Chidambaram Lok Sabha Election Result 1996

Tamil Nadu · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1996 SC

Ganesan V of Dravida Munetra Kazhagam won the Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu in the 1996 general election, with a winning margin of 176,266 votes (24.30%).

11 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 1,026,604 registered electors and 725,700 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 70.70%. This is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Dravida Munetra Kazhagam

Ganesan V

Dravida Munetra Kazhagam

Victory Margin
176,266
Margin %
24.30%
Total Electors
1,026,604
Votes Polled
725,700
Turnout
70.70%
Candidates
11
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Tamil Nadu
Constituency Number
372
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1996
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Elumalai.R

Pattali Makkal Katchi

159,898
22.00%
Male
#2
Vallal Peruman P

Indian National Congress

144,478
19.90%
Male
#3
Mahalingam.P.S

Communist Party Of India (MARXIST)

28,646
3.90%
Male
#4
Kirubanidhi S.P

Bharatiya Janata Party

7,954
1.10%
Male
#5
Selvamani K. Tmt

Independent

5,795
0.80%
Male
#6
Palani.S

Independent

2,714
0.40%
Male
#7
Ashokan.A

Independent

1,544
0.20%
Male
#8
Perumal.A

Independent

1,338
0.20%
Male
#9
Chidambaram.S

Independent

1,104
0.20%
Male
#10
Asokan, S

Independent

812
0.10%
Male
#11
Ganesan V

Dravida Munetra Kazhagam

336,164
46.30%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Elumalai.R Pattali Makkal Katchi 159,898 22.00%
2 Vallal Peruman P Indian National Congress 144,478 19.90%
3 Mahalingam.P.S Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) 28,646 3.90%
4 Kirubanidhi S.P Bharatiya Janata Party 7,954 1.10%
5 Selvamani K. Tmt Independent 5,795 0.80%
6 Palani.S Independent 2,714 0.40%
7 Ashokan.A Independent 1,544 0.20%
8 Perumal.A Independent 1,338 0.20%
9 Chidambaram.S Independent 1,104 0.20%
10 Asokan, S Independent 812 0.10%
11 Ganesan V Dravida Munetra Kazhagam 336,164 46.30%

Chidambaram — 1996 Election Analysis

In the 1996 Lok Sabha election, Ganesan V of Dravida Munetra Kazhagam secured victory in the Chidambaram constituency (Tamil Nadu) with a margin of 176,266 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 1,026,604 registered electors, 725,700 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 70.70%. A total of 11 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

Ganesan V (Dravida Munetra Kazhagam) won the Chidambaram Lok Sabha seat in 1996.

The margin was 176,266 votes (24.30%%).

The voter turnout in Chidambaram for the 1996 Lok Sabha election was 70.70%%.

11 candidates contested from Chidambaram constituency in the 1996 Lok Sabha election.

Chidambaram is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu.