Chidambaram

Parliament Election 2009 SC

Winner Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi

Thirumaavalavan Thol

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi

Victory Margin
99,083
Margin %
11.40%
Total Electors
1,126,828
Votes Polled
869,428
Turnout
77.20%
Valid Votes
N/A
NOTA Votes
N/A
Candidates
13
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Tamil Nadu
Constituency Number
372
Male Electors
N/A
Female Electors
N/A
Male Voters
N/A
Female Voters
N/A
Poll Date
N/A
Result Date
N/A
NOTA Percentage
N/A
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Thirumaavalavan Thol

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi

428,804
49.30%
Male
#2
Ponnuswamye

Pattali Makkal Katchi

329,721
37.90%
Male
#3
Sasikumar S

Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam

66,283
7.60%
Male
#4
Manikandan V

Independent

9,799
1.10%
Male
#5
Marudhamuthu V

Independent

8,367
1.00%
Male
#6
Kaviyarasan N

Independent

6,173
0.70%
Male
#7
Rajendiran N.R

Bahujan Samaj Party

5,718
0.70%
Male
#8
Susila L

Independent

4,178
0.50%
Male
#9
Selvakumar C

Rashtriya Krantikari Samajwadi Party

3,140
0.40%
Male
#10
Dharmalingam C

Independent

2,678
0.30%
Male
#11
Sakthivelp

Independent

1,950
0.20%
Male
#12
Senthamil Selvi K

Independent

1,500
0.20%
Male
#13
Kanagasabai R

Independent

1,398
0.20%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Thirumaavalavan Thol Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi 428,804 49.30%
2 Ponnuswamye Pattali Makkal Katchi 329,721 37.90%
3 Sasikumar S Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam 66,283 7.60%
4 Manikandan V Independent 9,799 1.10%
5 Marudhamuthu V Independent 8,367 1.00%
6 Kaviyarasan N Independent 6,173 0.70%
7 Rajendiran N.R Bahujan Samaj Party 5,718 0.70%
8 Susila L Independent 4,178 0.50%
9 Selvakumar C Rashtriya Krantikari Samajwadi Party 3,140 0.40%
10 Dharmalingam C Independent 2,678 0.30%
11 Sakthivelp Independent 1,950 0.20%
12 Senthamil Selvi K Independent 1,500 0.20%
13 Kanagasabai R Independent 1,398 0.20%
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Chidambaram — 2009 Election Analysis

In the 2009 Lok Sabha election, Thirumaavalavan Thol of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi secured victory in the Chidambaram constituency (Tamil Nadu) with a margin of 99,083 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, ensuring representation of marginalized communities in India's Parliament.

Out of 1,126,828 registered electors, 869,428 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 77.20%. A total of 13 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

Thirumaavalavan Thol (Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi) won the Chidambaram Lok Sabha seat in 2009.

The margin was 99,083 votes (11.40%%).

The voter turnout in Chidambaram for the 2009 Lok Sabha election was 77.20%%.

13 candidates contested from Chidambaram constituency in the 2009 Lok Sabha election.

Chidambaram is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu.
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