Chidambaram Lok Sabha Election Result 1989

Tamil Nadu · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1989 SC

Vallalperuman P. of Indian National Congress won the Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu in the 1989 general election, with a winning margin of 28,283 votes (4.20%).

5 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 938,462 registered electors and 670,801 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 71.50%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Vallalperuman P.

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
28,283
Margin %
4.20%
Total Electors
938,462
Votes Polled
670,801
Turnout
71.50%
Candidates
5
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Tamil Nadu
Constituency Number
372
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1989
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Vallalperuman, P.

Indian National Congress

205,229
30.60%
Male
#2
Ayyasamy, A.

Dravida Munetra Kazhagam

176,946
26.40%
Male
#3
Elumalai, R.

Pattali Makkal Katchi

158,155
23.60%
Male
#4
Elayaperumal, L.

Humnist Party Of India

120,197
17.90%
Male
#5
Veeramani, R.

Tharasu Makkal Mandaram

2,025
0.30%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Vallalperuman, P. Indian National Congress 205,229 30.60%
2 Ayyasamy, A. Dravida Munetra Kazhagam 176,946 26.40%
3 Elumalai, R. Pattali Makkal Katchi 158,155 23.60%
4 Elayaperumal, L. Humnist Party Of India 120,197 17.90%
5 Veeramani, R. Tharasu Makkal Mandaram 2,025 0.30%

Chidambaram — 1989 Election Analysis

In the 1989 Lok Sabha election, Vallalperuman P. of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Chidambaram constituency (Tamil Nadu) with a margin of 28,283 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 938,462 registered electors, 670,801 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 71.50%. A total of 5 candidates contested from this constituency. The vote share chart above visualizes how votes were distributed among the candidates.

India uses the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system where the candidate with the most votes wins. The margin percentage indicates how decisive the victory was relative to total votes polled. Explore related constituencies and historical results below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vallalperuman P. (Indian National Congress) won the Chidambaram Lok Sabha seat in 1989.

The margin was 28,283 votes (4.20%%).

The voter turnout in Chidambaram for the 1989 Lok Sabha election was 71.50%%.

5 candidates contested from Chidambaram constituency in the 1989 Lok Sabha election.

Chidambaram is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu.