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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AS AUSTIN. SElected MLA | DMK DMK | 89,023Votes | 42.41% | |
AIADMK AIADMK | 83,111Votes | 39.59% | ||
3 | BJP BJP | 24,638Votes | 11.74% | |
4 | DMDK DMDK | 6,914Votes | 3.29% | |
5 | NTK NTK | 1,732Votes | 0.83% | |
6 | PMK PMK | 712Votes | 0.34% | |
7 | IND | 526Votes | 0.25% | |
8 | BSP BSP | 481Votes | 0.23% | |
9 | IND | 331Votes | 0.16% | |
10 | IND | 285Votes | 0.14% | |
11 | IND | 165Votes | 0.08% | |
12 | IND | 125Votes | 0.06% | |
13 | IND | 124Votes | 0.06% | |
14 | GMI GMI | 100Votes | 0.05% | |
15 | IND | 87Votes | 0.04% |
Election Summary & Analysis
Editorial Breakdown for KANNIYAKUMARI 2016
In the 2016 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, the KANNIYAKUMARI constituency witnessed a significant contest involving 15 candidates. AUSTIN. S, representing the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), emerged victorious with a total of 89,023 votes.
The victory was secured with a winning margin of 5,912 votes over the runner-up, THALAVAI SUNDARAM. N from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, who secured 83,111 votes. The winner's vote share stood at 42.407252148396566%, reflecting strong support within the constituency.
The voter turnout for KANNIYAKUMARI in 2016 was recorded at 75.07%. A total of 209,924 votes were polled, indicating high civic participation in the democratic process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the KANNIYAKUMARI election in 2016?
AUSTIN. S from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the KANNIYAKUMARI constituency in the 2016 assembly elections.
What was the winning margin in KANNIYAKUMARI 2016?
The winning margin was 5,912 votes.
What was the voter turnout in KANNIYAKUMARI for the 2016 election?
The voter turnout was 75.07% in the 2016 election.