Ponneri (SC) Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
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Constituency No: 2
Location Highlights: Located in Tiruvallur district, Ponneri is a Scheduled Caste reserved constituency known for its mix of rural and semi-urban areas. It lies close to Chennai, offering strong connectivity and development opportunities.
Demographics: A diverse population with a blend of rural communities and growing urban influence.
Main Industries: Agriculture, trade, and small-scale industries.
Administrative Divisions:
- Ponneri Taluk (Part)
Borders: Falls under the Thiruvallur Lok Sabha constituency and is situated near Chennai region.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: Durai Chandrasekhar (INC) – 93669 votes
- Runner-up: P. Balaraman (AIADMK) – 85534 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 130,689 |
| Women: | 136,953 |
| Third Gender: | 31 |
| Total Voters: | 267,673 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| O. Chengam Pillai | 1952 | KMPP |
| Gajapathi Reddiar | 1952 | KMPP |
| V. Govindasami Naidu | 1957 | INC |
| T. P. Elumalai | 1957 | INC |
| T. P. Elumalai | 1962 | INC |
| P. Nagalingam | 1967 | DMK |
| P. Nagalingam | 1971 | DMK |
| S. M. Dorairaj | 1977 | ADMK |
| R. Chakrapani | 1980 | ADMK |
| K. P. K. Sekar | 1984 | ADMK |
| K. Sundaram | 1989 | DMK |
| E. Ravikumar | 1991 | ADMK |
| K. Sundaram | 1996 | DMK |
| A. S. Kannan | 2001 | CPI |
| P. Balaraman | 2006 | ADMK |
| Pon. Raja | 2011 | ADMK |
