Srivaikuntam Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
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Constituency No: 216
Location Highlights: Located in Thoothukkudi district, this constituency falls under the Thoothukkudi Lok Sabha constituency and has been in existence since 1957.
Demographics: A mix of rural and semi-urban population with communities engaged in agriculture, trade, and small-scale industries.
Main Features: Known for its historical political background, agricultural economy, and steady voter participation.
Administrative Divisions:
- Key Areas: Srivaikuntam and surrounding regions
Borders: Falls under Thoothukkudi parliamentary constituency.
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Electors: | 212,885 |
Past MLAs:
| Year | Winner | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | A. P. C. Veerabahu | Indian National Congress |
| 1962 | A. P. C. Veerabahu | Indian National Congress |
| 1967 | Si. Pa. Aditanar | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1971 | Si. Pa. Aditanar | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1977 | K. Sathu Selvaraj | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1980 | E. Ramasubramanian | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1984 | S. Daniel Raj | Indian National Congress |
| 1989 | S. Daniel Raj | Indian National Congress |
| 1991 | S. Daniel Raj | Indian National Congress |
| 1996 | S. David Selvyn | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2001 | S. P. Shunmuganathan | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2006 | D. Selvaraj | Indian National Congress |
| 2009 | M. B. Sudalaiyandi | Indian National Congress |
| 2011 | S. P. Shunmuganathan | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2016 | S. P. Shunmuganathan | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2021 | Oorvasi S. Amirtharaj | Indian National Congress |
2021 Assembly Election Results:
Winner: Oorvasi S. Amirtharaj (INC) – 76,843 votes
Runner-up: S. P. Shunmuganathan (AIADMK) – 59,471 votes
