Election Snapshot
Key performance indicators for this election
Winner
Runner-up
Winning Margin
Voter Turnout
Total Candidates
Total Votes Polled
Full Candidate Ranking
Official Contest Results
Ranked by Votes| Rank | Candidate | Party | Votes | Share% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KS KALIMUTHU. V.SElected MLA | INC INC | 83,538Votes | 45.67% | |
AIADMK AIADMK | 73,521Votes | 40.19% | ||
3 | BJP BJP | 7,753Votes | 4.24% | |
4 | MDMK MDMK | 7,029Votes | 3.84% | |
5 | KMDK KMDK | 1,662Votes | 0.91% | |
6 | PMK PMK | 1,515Votes | 0.83% | |
7 | NTK NTK | 1,350Votes | 0.74% | |
8 | IND | 849Votes | 0.46% | |
9 | IND | 835Votes | 0.46% | |
10 | BSP BSP | 681Votes | 0.37% | |
11 | IND | 449Votes | 0.25% | |
12 | IDMMK IDMMK | 295Votes | 0.16% | |
13 | IND | 285Votes | 0.16% | |
14 | TMMK TMMK | 266Votes | 0.15% |
Election Summary & Analysis
Editorial Breakdown for DHARAPURAM 2016
In the 2016 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, the DHARAPURAM constituency witnessed a significant contest involving 14 candidates. KALIMUTHU. V.S, representing the Indian National Congress (INC), emerged victorious with a total of 83,538 votes.
The victory was secured with a winning margin of 10,017 votes over the runner-up, PONNUSAMY. K from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, who secured 73,521 votes. The winner's vote share stood at 45.6713920977962%, reflecting strong support within the constituency.
The voter turnout for DHARAPURAM in 2016 was recorded at 76.83%. A total of 182,911 votes were polled, indicating high civic participation in the democratic process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the DHARAPURAM election in 2016?
KALIMUTHU. V.S from Indian National Congress won the DHARAPURAM constituency in the 2016 assembly elections.
What was the winning margin in DHARAPURAM 2016?
The winning margin was 10,017 votes.
What was the voter turnout in DHARAPURAM for the 2016 election?
The voter turnout was 76.83% in the 2016 election.