Velachery Assembly Constituency – Election Details, MLAs, Results, Candidates & Vote Share
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Constituency No: 26
Location Highlights: Located in Chennai district, this constituency covers Velachery and surrounding urban areas and falls under the Chennai South Lok Sabha constituency.
Demographics: A rapidly developing urban constituency with a mix of residential layouts, IT professionals, and commercial establishments.
Main Features: Known for IT corridor proximity, lakes, residential growth, and strong connectivity to major parts of Chennai.
Administrative Divisions:
- Key Areas: Velachery and nearby urban localities
Borders: Falls under Chennai South parliamentary constituency.
2021 Assembly Election Results:
- Winner: J. M. H. Aassan Maulaana (INC) – 68,493 votes
- Runner-up: M. K. Ashok (AIADMK) – 64,141 votes
Voter Details:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Electors: | 211,691 |
MLA History:
| MLA Name | Year | Party |
|---|---|---|
| M. K. Ashok | 2011 | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| Vagai Chandrasekhar | 2016 | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| J. M. H. Aassan Maulaana | 2021 | Indian National Congress |
