Erode East Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
Constituency No: 98
Location Highlights: Erode East is a legislative assembly constituency located in Erode district of Tamil Nadu. It covers central parts of Erode city and surrounding urban areas. The constituency is well connected by road and rail networks and is known for textile trade, markets, and commercial activities.
Demographics: The constituency has a predominantly urban population with significant representation from Kongu Vellalar Gounder and Senguntha Mudhaliyar communities along with other groups. It reflects a diverse and economically active population.
Main Industries: Textile, Powerloom, Trade, Retail Business
Administrative Divisions:
- Erode City Corporation (Central Areas)
- Parts of Erode Taluk
Borders: Bordered by constituencies within Erode district and falls under Erode Lok Sabha constituency.
2025 Bye-Election Results:
- Winner: V. C. Chandhirakumar (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 115,709 votes
- Runner-up: M. K. Seethalakshmi (Naam Tamilar Katchi) – 24,151 votes
2023 Bye-Election Results:
- Winner: E. V. K. S. Elangovan (Indian National Congress) – 1,10,556 votes
- Runner-up: K. S. Thennarasu (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 43,981 votes
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: E. Thirumagan Evera (Indian National Congress) – 67,300 votes
- Runner-up: M. Yuvaraja (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) – 58,396 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Men: | 110,934 |
| Women: | 115,987 |
| Third Gender: | 15 |
| Total Voters: | 226,936 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| V. C. Chandhirakumar | 2011 | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam |
| K. S. Thennarasu | 2016 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| E. Thirumagan Evera | 2021 | Indian National Congress |
| E. V. K. S. Elangovan | 2023 | Indian National Congress |
| V. C. Chandhirakumar | 2025 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
