Salem (South) Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 90
Location Highlights: Salem (South) Assembly Constituency is located in Salem district of Tamil Nadu and comprises Salem Municipal Corporation wards 37 to 60. It is a fully urban constituency with strong infrastructure, commercial hubs, and residential areas.
Demographics: The constituency has a predominantly urban population with diverse communities including Sourashtra Chetty, Sengunthar Mudaliyar, Vanniyar, and Adi Dravida groups. The area reflects a mix of traditional and modern socio-economic characteristics.
Main Industries: Textile, Retail Trade, Small-scale Industries, Service Sector
Administrative Divisions:
- Salem Municipal Corporation Wards (37–60)
Borders: Surrounded by Salem North, Salem West, and nearby constituencies and falls under Salem Lok Sabha constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: E. Balasubramanian (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 97,506 votes
- Runner-up: A. S. Saravanan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 74,897 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 126,698 |
| Women: | 132,508 |
| Third Gender: | 23 |
| Total Voters: | 259,229 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| M. K. Selvaraju | 2011 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| A. B. Sakthivel | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| E. Balasubramanian | 2021 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
