Thiruvottiyur Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
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Constituency No: 10
Location Highlights: Located in Chennai district, this constituency includes parts of Thiruvottiyur taluk. It was established in 1967 and falls under the Chennai North Lok Sabha constituency.
Demographics: A densely populated urban constituency with a mix of residential and industrial areas.
Main Features: Known for port-related industries, residential zones, and coastal connectivity.
Administrative Divisions:
- Thiruvottiyur Taluk (Part)
Borders: Falls under the Chennai North parliamentary constituency in Tamil Nadu.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: K. P. Shankar (DMK) – 88,185 votes
- Runner-up: K. Kuppan (AIADMK) – 50,524 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Electors: | 240,586 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| A. P. Arasu | 1967 | DMK |
| M. V. Narayanasamy | 1971 | DMK |
| P. Sigamony | 1977 | ADMK |
| Kumari Ananthan | 1980 | GKNC |
| U. Thangasamy | 1982 | ADMK |
| G. K. J. Baarathi | 1984 | INC |
| T. K. Palanisamy | 1989 | DMK |
| K. Kuppan | 1991 | ADMK |
| T. C. Vijayan | 1996 | DMK |
| T. Arumugam | 2001 | ADMK |
| K. P. P. Samy | 2006 | DMK |
| K. Kuppan | 2011 | ADMK |
| K. P. P. Samy | 2016 | DMK |
| K. P. Shankar | 2021 | DMK |
