Arani Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 67
Location Highlights: Arani is a well-known constituency in Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, famous for its handloom silk saree weaving industry. It is a major textile hub with traditional weaving clusters contributing to the local economy. Well connected to Vellore, Kanchipuram, and Tiruvannamalai, Arani blends cultural heritage with artisanal craftsmanship and steady urban growth.
Demographics: The constituency has a mix of urban and semi-urban population with a strong presence of weaving communities. Agriculture and textile-related occupations dominate, along with small businesses and trade.
Main Industries: Handloom Silk Weaving, Textile Industry, Agriculture, Local Trade
Administrative Divisions:
- Arani Taluk
- Surrounding Urban and Rural Areas
Borders: Surrounded by constituencies in Tiruvannamalai and nearby districts and falls under Arani Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: Sevvoor S. Ramachandran (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 102,961 votes
- Runner-up: S. S. Anbazhagan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 99,833 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 133,253 |
| Women: | 141,788 |
| Third Gender: | 22 |
| Total Voters: | 275,063 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| V. K. Kannan | 1952 | Commonweal Party |
| P. Doraisamy Reddiar | 1957 | Independent |
| C. Kothandarama Bhagavathar | 1962 | Indian National Congress |
| A. C. Narasimhan | 1967 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. C. Narasimhan | 1971 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| V. Arjunan | 1977 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. C. Shanmugam | 1980 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| M. Chinnakulandai | 1984 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. C. Dayalan | 1989 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| I. R. Jaison Jacob | 1991 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Sivanandam | 1996 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| K. Ramachandran | 2001 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. Sivanandam | 2006 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| R. M. Babu Murugavel | 2011 | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam |
| Sevvoor S. Ramachandran | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Sevvoor S. Ramachandran | 2021 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
