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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RK RAMASAMY KRElected MLA | INC INC | 93,419Votes | 46.40% | |
AIADMK AIADMK | 75,136Votes | 37.32% | ||
3 | MDMK MDMK | 14,279Votes | 7.09% | |
4 | NTK NTK | 5,344Votes | 2.65% | |
5 | BJP BJP | 4,969Votes | 2.47% | |
6 | BSP BSP | 1,601Votes | 0.80% | |
7 | PMK PMK | 897Votes | 0.45% | |
8 | NMK NMK | 723Votes | 0.36% | |
9 | IND | 547Votes | 0.27% | |
10 | IND | 471Votes | 0.23% | |
11 | IND | 315Votes | 0.16% | |
12 | IND | 264Votes | 0.13% | |
13 | IND | 262Votes | 0.13% | |
14 | GMI GMI | 257Votes | 0.13% | |
15 | MMKA MMKA | 183Votes | 0.09% | |
16 | IND | 0Votes | 0.00% |
Election Summary & Analysis
Editorial Breakdown for KARAIKUDI 2016
In the 2016 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, the KARAIKUDI constituency witnessed a significant contest involving 16 candidates. RAMASAMY KR, representing the Indian National Congress (INC), emerged victorious with a total of 93,419 votes.
The victory was secured with a winning margin of 18,283 votes over the runner-up, KARPAGAM ILANGO from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, who secured 75,136 votes. The winner's vote share stood at 46.395172704924136%, reflecting strong support within the constituency.
The voter turnout for KARAIKUDI in 2016 was recorded at 70.3%. A total of 201,355 votes were polled, indicating high civic participation in the democratic process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the KARAIKUDI election in 2016?
RAMASAMY KR from Indian National Congress won the KARAIKUDI constituency in the 2016 assembly elections.
What was the winning margin in KARAIKUDI 2016?
The winning margin was 18,283 votes.
What was the voter turnout in KARAIKUDI for the 2016 election?
The voter turnout was 70.3% in the 2016 election.