Vilavancode Assembly Elections 2026
Vilavancode is a key legislative assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, located in the Kanyakumari district. In the 2024 assembly elections, the seat was won by Indian National Congress. Tharahai Cuthbert, from Indian National Congress defeated Nanthini V S of the Bharatiya Janata Party by a margin of 40174 votes.
It often sees intense battles between major parties. This election, the contest is heating up as NTK’s Maria Stella enters the fray.
Vilavancode Assembly constituency is part of the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate Vijay Vasanth won the Kanniyakumari parliamentary seat by defeating Pon Radhakrishnan of the Bharatiya Janata Party with a margin of 179907 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Vilavancode assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
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Vilavancode Assembly Election Results (2024-By Election)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tharahai Cuthbert
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
91,054
Lead: 40,174
|
57.71% |
| Nanthini V S | Bharatiya Janata Party | 50,880 | 32.25% |
| Jemini R | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 8,150 | 5.17% |
| U Rani | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 5,267 | 3.34% |
| Nota | None of the Above | 919 | 0.58% |
| Mohan Kumar M | Independent | 617 | 0.39% |
| Shajin R | Independent | 290 | 0.18% |
| Manavai Kannan M | Independent | 178 | 0.11% |
| Om Prakash A | Independent | 167 | 0.11% |
| Vijaya Kumar C | Independent | 144 | 0.09% |
| Thangappan C | Independent | 110 | 0.07% |
Vilavancode Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vijayatharani
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
87,473
Lead: 28,669
|
52.12% |
| R.jayaseelan | Bharatiya Janata Party | 58,804 | 35.04% |
| Mary Adlin | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 12,292 | 7.32% |
| Samuel George Kalai Arasar | Independent | 3,541 | 2.11% |
| L. Eidensoni | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 2,447 | 1.46% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 782 | 0.47% |
| Arulmani | AISMK | 637 | 0.38% |
| Amose S | Independent | 436 | 0.26% |
| Vijayakumar P | Independent | 294 | 0.18% |
| Vasantheeswaran E | Ulaga Makkal Katchi | 235 | 0.14% |
| Mohan Kumar M | Independent | 198 | 0.12% |
| Satheesh S | Independent | 185 | 0.11% |
| Wilson G | Shiv Sena | 161 | 0.10% |
| Raja Murrugan K H | Independent | 150 | 0.09% |
| Mariaselvan Y | Independent | 122 | 0.07% |
| Rajesh Kumar S | National Democratic Party of South India | 79 | 0.05% |
Vilavancode Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vijayadharani S
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
68,789
Lead: 33,143
|
42.73% |
| Dharmaraj C | Bharatiya Janata Party | 35,646 | 22.14% |
| Chellaswamy R | Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 25,821 | 16.04% |
| Nanjil Domenic Savio George | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 24,801 | 15.41% |
| Others | Others | 1,149 | 0.71% |
| Shibu T | Bahujan Samaj Party | 955 | 0.59% |
| Manikandan P | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 734 | 0.46% |
| Joseprabhu K | Independent | 572 | 0.36% |
| Johnchristopher T | Janata Dal (secular) | 518 | 0.32% |
| Venkadeasan K | Independent | 485 | 0.30% |
| Davidraj N | Independent | 422 | 0.26% |
| Hariharan R | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 398 | 0.25% |
| Johnson N | Shivsena | 383 | 0.24% |
| Ramesh A | Independent | 344 | 0.21% |
| Sugunan T | Independent | 262 | 0.16% |
| Wilson I | Valamaana Tamizhagam Katchi | 238 | 0.15% |
| Arulchandran R | Independent | 218 | 0.14% |
| Mohankumar M | Independent | 215 | 0.13% |
| Rajesh Kumar K | Independent | 189 | 0.12% |
Vilavancode Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vijayadharani.s
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
62,898
Lead: 23,789
|
43.69% |
| Leemarose.r | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 39,109 | 27.17% |
| Jayaseelan.r | Bharatiya Janata Party | 37,763 | 26.23% |
| Wilson.t | Independent | 1,144 | 0.79% |
| Promoth.b | Bahujan Samaj Party | 911 | 0.63% |
| Murugesan.a | Independent | 687 | 0.48% |
| Venkatesan.k | Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha | 559 | 0.39% |
| Radha Krishnan.c.p | Independent | 498 | 0.35% |
| Gnanamuthan.v | Independent | 379 | 0.26% |
Vilavancode Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
John Joseph,g
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
64,532
Lead: 45,074
|
54% |
| Franklin.f | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 19,458 | 16% |
| Vijaya Raghavan.pon | Nationalist Congress Party | 13,434 | 11% |
| Devadhas.l | Bharatiya Janata Party | 12,553 | 10% |
| Idan Sony.l | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 7,309 | 6% |
| George.e | Independent | 1,182 | 1% |
| Rajadhasan.y | Bahujan Samaj Party | 532 | 0% |
| Vel Kumar.p.s | Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha | 423 | 0% |
| Prabhakaran.k | Independent | 334 | 0% |
| Gnanamuthan.v | Independent | 319 | 0% |
Vilavancode Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mony.d.
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
59,087
Lead: 22,919
|
57% |
| Jeevaraj.p. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 36,168 | 35% |
| Jayaraj.a. | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 6,494 | 6% |
| Radhakrishnanc.p. | Independent | 1,181 | 1% |
| Dharmendrakumar.s.n. | Independent | 501 | 0% |
| Elias.g. | Independent | 295 | 0% |
| Gnanamuthan.v. | Independent | 236 | 0% |
| Kisinjer.n.s. | Independent | 151 | 0% |
Vilavancode Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
D. Mony
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
42,867
Lead: 21,282
|
41% |
| V. Thankaraj | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 21,585 | 21% |
| N. Sreenivasan | Bharatiya Janata Party | 16,141 | 15% |
| M. Sundaradas | Indian National Congress | 13,057 | 13% |
| K.s. Janakaraj | All India Indira Congress (tiwari) | 1,713 | 2% |
| P. Babu | Independent | 1,156 | 1% |
| C. Chandran | Independent | 681 | 1% |
| P. Parameswaran | Independent | 375 | 0% |
| C. Chellan | Independent | 285 | 0% |
| J. Pushparaj | Independent | 229 | 0% |
| C. Johnson | Independent | 224 | 0% |
| H. David | Independent | 175 | 0% |
| M. Peter | Independent | 116 | 0% |
| C.p. Radhakrishnan | Independent | 98 | 0% |
| P. Rasilayyan | Independent | 89 | 0% |
| E. Ponnuswamy | Independent | 63 | 0% |
| S. Joseph Emmanuvel | Independent | 37 | 0% |
Vilavancode Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
M. Sundaradas
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
50,151
Lead: 11,309
|
48% |
| D. Mony | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 38,842 | 37% |
| C. Rajeswaran | Bharatiya Janata Party | 12,511 | 12% |
| P. Durairaj | Independent | 548 | 1% |
| P. Dass | Independent | 267 | 0% |
| R. Ralayyan | Independent | 195 | 0% |
| S. Raj | Independent | 120 | 0% |
Vilavancode Assembly Election Results (1989)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sundaradas, M.
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
41,168
Lead: 1,214
|
42% |
| Mony, D. | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 39,954 | 40% |
| Chandrasenan, K. | Bharatiya Janata Party | 9,347 | 9% |
| Somasekharan Nair, D. | Independent | 5,292 | 5% |
| Valasalamrose, T. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(janaki Ramachandran) | 1,040 | 1% |
| Dasaian, K. | Independent | 644 | 1% |
Vilavancode Assembly Election Results (1984)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sundardas, M.
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
47,169
Lead: 12,293
|
55% |
| Mony, D. | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 34,876 | 41% |
Vilavancode Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Moni D.
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
34,170
Lead: 8,822
|
53% |
| Davis Raj P. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 25,348 | 39% |
| Packianathan S. | Janata Party (jp) | 3,370 | 5% |
| Manas C. | Independent | 413 | 1% |
| Purshothaman N. | Independent | 372 | 1% |
Vilavancode Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
D. Gnanasigamony
WINNER
|
Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
32,628
Lead: 1,933
|
49% |
| S. Sathiadas | Janta Party | 30,695 | 46% |
| A. Asary | Indian National Congress | 3,165 | 5% |
| S. Sesari Selvaraj | Independent | 299 | 0% |
Source: ECI
Strike Rate
INC 58%
CPI 42%
INC won 7 times and CPI won 5 times since 1977 elections.
Vilavancode MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-By Election | Tharahai Cuthbert | INC | 91,054 | 40,174 | 57.71% |
| 2021 | Vijayatharani | INC | 87,473 | 28,669 | 52.12% |
| 2016 | Vijayadharani S | INC | 68,789 | 33,143 | 42.73% |
| 2011 | Vijayadharani.s | INC | 62,898 | 23,789 | 43.69% |
| 2006 | John Joseph,g | CPI(M) | 64,532 | 45,074 | 54% |
| 2001 | Mony.d. | CPI(M) | 59,087 | 22,919 | 57% |
| 1996 | D. Mony | CPI(M) | 42,867 | 21,282 | 41% |
| 1991 | M. Sundaradas | INC | 50,151 | 11,309 | 48% |
| 1989 | Sundaradas, M. | INC | 41,168 | 1,214 | 42% |
| 1984 | Sundardas, M. | INC | 47,169 | 12,293 | 55% |
| 1980 | Moni D. | CPI(M) | 34,170 | 8,822 | 53% |
| 1977 | D. Gnanasigamony | CPI(M) | 32,628 | 1,933 | 49% |
Source: ECI
Vilavancode Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-By Election | Tharahai Cuthbert | INC |
91,054
(Lead: 40,174)
|
57.71% |
| Nanthini V S | BJP | 50,880 | 32.25% | |
| 2021 | Vijayatharani | INC |
87,473
(Lead: 28,669)
|
52.12% |
| R.jayaseelan | BJP | 58,804 | 35.04% | |
| 2016 | Vijayadharani S | INC |
68,789
(Lead: 33,143)
|
42.73% |
| Dharmaraj C | BJP | 35,646 | 22.14% | |
| 2011 | Vijayadharani.s | INC |
62,898
(Lead: 23,789)
|
43.69% |
| Leemarose.r | CPI(M) | 39,109 | 27.17% | |
| 2006 | John Joseph,g | CPI(M) |
64,532
(Lead: 45,074)
|
54% |
| Franklin.f | AIADMK | 19,458 | 16% | |
| 2001 | Mony.d. | CPI(M) |
59,087
(Lead: 22,919)
|
57% |
| Jeevaraj.p. | DMK | 36,168 | 35% | |
| 1996 | D. Mony | CPI(M) |
42,867
(Lead: 21,282)
|
41% |
| V. Thankaraj | DMK | 21,585 | 21% | |
| 1991 | M. Sundaradas | INC |
50,151
(Lead: 11,309)
|
48% |
| D. Mony | CPI(M) | 38,842 | 37% | |
| 1989 | Sundaradas, M. | INC |
41,168
(Lead: 1,214)
|
42% |
| Mony, D. | CPI(M) | 39,954 | 40% | |
| 1984 | Sundardas, M. | INC |
47,169
(Lead: 12,293)
|
55% |
| Mony, D. | CPI(M) | 34,876 | 41% | |
| 1980 | Moni D. | CPI(M) |
34,170
(Lead: 8,822)
|
53% |
| Davis Raj P. | DMK | 25,348 | 39% | |
| 1977 | D. Gnanasigamony | CPI(M) |
32,628
(Lead: 1,933)
|
49% |
| S. Sathiadas | JNP | 30,695 | 46% |
Source: ECI
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Tamil Nadu Vilavancode Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Vilavancode Assembly seat in the 2024 election?
Tharahai Cuthbert of the Indian National Congress (INC) won the Vilavancode Assembly seat in the 2024 elections, defeating Nanthini V S of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by a margin of 40174 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Vilavancode constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Vilavancode constituency is 58% INC and 42% CPI, with INC won 7 times and CPI won 5 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2024 Vilavancode Assembly Election?
Tharahai Cuthbert (INC) received 57.71% vote share.
Nanthini V S (BJP) received 32.25% vote share.
What were the results of the 2024 Vilavancode Assembly Election?
Tharahai Cuthbert (INC) won the 2024 election with 91054 votes, leading by 40174 votes and securing a 57.71% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Vilavancode Assembly constituency fall under?
The Vilavancode Assembly constituency falls under the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency of Kanniyakumari district.
What was the margin of victory in the Vilavancode Assembly Election 2024?
Tharahai Cuthbert (INC) won the Vilavancode Assembly seat in 2024 with a margin of 40174 votes over Nanthini V S (BJP).
What are the key constituencies in the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha area?
The Vilavancode Assembly constituency is part of the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Kanniyakumari, Nagercoil, Colachel, Padmanabhapuram, Killiyoor.
Who were the top candidates for the Vilavancode Assembly Election 2024?
The top candidates in the Vilavancode Assembly Election 2024 were:
Tharahai Cuthbert (INC)
Nanthini V S (BJP)
Jemini R (NTK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Tharahai Cuthbert (INC) emerging as the winner.
Disclaimer:
The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.
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