Indian general election in Tamil Nadu, 1999
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The Indian general election, 1999
polls in Tamil Nadu
were held for 39 seats in the state. The result was a victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
which won 26 seats. After leaving the NDA, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
, hoped to create some damage, but ended up losing 8 seats, compared to the 1998 Lok Sabha elections
. This is also the first time that Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
, allied with the Bharatiya Janata Party
, helping them have power at the national level for the next 5 years with the NDA
, before they joined the UPA
. The NDA
, ended up losing 3 seats, compared to the election the year before, due to ADMK leaving the NDA, but the seats were made up, because DMK left the united front
and joined the NDA.
c-indicates sitting/incumbent M.P. from previous Lok Sabha (1998–1999)
Exit Poll Source: NES Election 1999 Analysis
Indian general election, 1999
General Elections were held in India from September 5 to October 3, 1999, a few months after the Kargil War. The 13th Lok Sabha election is of historical importance as it was the first time a united front of parties managed to attain a majority and form a government that lasted a full term of five...
polls in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
were held for 39 seats in the state. The result was a victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
National Democratic Alliance (India)
The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal...
which won 26 seats. After leaving the NDA, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. The party was founded by M. G. Ramachandran and is now headed by J. Jayalalithaa. The party headquarters is in Royapettah, Chennai, and was gifted to the party in 1986 by its...
, hoped to create some damage, but ended up losing 8 seats, compared to the 1998 Lok Sabha elections
Indian general election, 1998
General elections were held in India in 1998, after the government elected in 1996 collapsed and the 12th Lok Sabha was convened. New elections were called when Indian National Congress left the United Front government led by I.K...
. This is also the first time that Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar...
, allied with the Bharatiya Janata Party
Bharatiya Janata Party
The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament...
, helping them have power at the national level for the next 5 years with the NDA
National Democratic Alliance (India)
The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal...
, before they joined the UPA
United Progressive Alliance
The United Progressive Alliance is a ruling coalition of center-left political parties heading the government of India. The coalition is led by the Indian National Congress , which is currently the single largest political party in the Lok Sabha...
. The NDA
National Democratic Alliance (India)
The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal...
, ended up losing 3 seats, compared to the election the year before, due to ADMK leaving the NDA, but the seats were made up, because DMK left the united front
United Front (India)
The United Front was a coalition government of 13 political parties formed in India after the 1996 general elections. The coalition formed two governments in India between 1996 and 1998. The government was headed by two Prime Ministers from Janata Dal - H. D. Deve Gowda, and I. K. Gujral...
and joined the NDA.
National Democratic Alliance
| No. |
Party | Election Symbol | Leader | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar... |
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M. Karunanidhi M. Karunanidhi Muthuvel Karunanidhi is an Indian politician and a former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He is the head of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam , a Dravidian political party in the state of Tamil Nadu. He has been the leader of the DMK since the death of its founder, C. N... |
19 |
| 2. | Pattali Makkal Katchi Pattali Makkal Katchi Paattali Makkal Katchi is a Tamil political party.-History:PMK was founded by Dr. S. Ramdoss and the state president is G. K. Mani. Ramdoss had earlier worked with the Vanniyar Sangham founded by him in 1980. PMK is based amongst the Most Backward Class Vanniyakula Kshatriyas community... |
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Dr. Ramdoss | 7 |
| 3. | Bharatiya Janata Party Bharatiya Janata Party The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament... |
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K.N. Laxmanan | 6 |
| 4. | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a political party in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu formed in 1994 by Mr. V. Gopalswamy , a member of Rajyasabha and a party activitist of DMK. Mr. V. Gopalsamy grew in the party from his student days. He actively participated in the party agitations and... |
Vaiko | 5 | |
| 5. | MGR Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MGR Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam M.G.R. Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, splinter-group of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. MGR ADMK was part of National Democratic Alliance and took part in the Central government of Atal Behari Vajpayee. The party was led by S... |
Su. Thirunavukkarasar Su. Thirunavukkarasar Subburaman Thirunavukkarasar is an Indian politician. He joined Congress party in November 2009, before he was with Bharatiya Janata Party. He served as the Deputy Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 1977 to 1980. He served as Tamilnadu state minister from 1980 to 1987 in the M. G... |
1 | |
| 6. | Thamizhaga Rajiv Congress | Vazhappady K. Ramamurthy | 1 |
AIADMK-Congress Alliance
Source: Indian Express| No. |
Party | Election Symbol | Leader | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. The party was founded by M. G. Ramachandran and is now headed by J. Jayalalithaa. The party headquarters is in Royapettah, Chennai, and was gifted to the party in 1986 by its... |
 |
J.Jayalalithaa | 23 |
| 2. | Indian National Congress Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian... |
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11 | |
| 3. | Communist Party of India (Marxist) Communist Party of India (Marxist) The Communist Party of India is a political party in India. It has a strong presence in the states of Kerala, West Bengal and Tripura. As of 2011, CPI is leading the state government in Tripura. It leads the Left Front coalition of leftist parties in various states and the national parliament of... |
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G.Ramakrishnan | 2 |
| 4. | Communist Party of India Communist Party of India The Communist Party of India is a national political party in India. In the Indian communist movement, there are different views on exactly when the Indian communist party was founded. The date maintained as the foundation day by CPI is 26 December 1925... |
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Tha. Pandian | 2 |
| Unregistered party, whose candidate ran under the AIADMK ticket | ||||
| 9. | Indian National League Indian National League The Indian National League is a Muslim-based political party in India, mainly active in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. INL is a splinter-group of the Indian Union Muslim League... |
|
Abdul Latheef | 1 |
TMC(M) alliance
| No. |
Party | Election Symbol | Leader | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tamil Maanila Congress Tamil Maanila Congress The Tamil Maanila Congress was a political party in Tamil Nadu. It was started by G K Moopanar by breaking away from the Indian National Congress protesting the decision of the party high command to form an alliance with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. After the death of Moopanar, his... |
 |
G.K. Moopanar | 27 |
| Unregistered party, whose candidate ran under the TMC(M) ticket | ||||
| 2. | Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi | |
Thol. Thirumavalavan | |
Results by Alliance
List of Elected MPs
| Category | DMK+ Democratic Progressive Alliance Democratic Progressive Alliance is an alliance of Indian political parties formed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in 2004.-Current constituents:... |
AIADMK+ National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
TMC+ Tamil Maanila Congress The Tamil Maanila Congress was a political party in Tamil Nadu. It was started by G K Moopanar by breaking away from the Indian National Congress protesting the decision of the party high command to form an alliance with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. After the death of Moopanar, his... |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||
| Male Male Male refers to the biological sex of an organism, or part of an organism, which produces small mobile gametes, called spermatozoa. Each spermatozoon can fuse with a larger female gamete or ovum, in the process of fertilization... |
52% | 32% | 14% |
| Female Female Female is the sex of an organism, or a part of an organism, which produces non-mobile ova .- Defining characteristics :The ova are defined as the larger gametes in a heterogamous reproduction system, while the smaller, usually motile gamete, the spermatozoon, is produced by the male... |
46% | 38% | 15% |
| Education | |||
| Graduate Graduate school A graduate school is a school that awards advanced academic degrees with the general requirement that students must have earned a previous undergraduate degree... |
69% | 28% | 4% |
| College College A college is an educational institution or a constituent part of an educational institution. Usage varies in English-speaking nations... |
65% | 25% | 8% |
| Middle | 47% | 40% | 11% |
| Illiterate | 36% | 35% | 27% |
| Social class | |||
| Very poor | 30% | 42% | 25% |
| Poor | 54% | 27% | 17% |
| Middle | 59% | 36% | 6% |
| High | 65% | 30% | 3% |
| Caste | |||
| Upper caste | 70% | 27% | 3% |
| Thevar Mukkulathor The Mukkulathor community is native to the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, India. The name "Mukkulathor" alludes to the three roughly designated groups and which make up this large endogamous social group... |
64% | 34% | 1% |
| Vanniyars | 61% | 32% | 7% |
| Chettiyars Chettiar Chettiar , also spelled Chetty, is a title used by various castes in South India especially in Tamil Nadu. In Kannada, it appears as Setty, Shettar and Shettigar, who are Padmashalis in Andhra Pradesh.... |
64% | 33% | 0% |
| Lower OBCs | 52% | 40% | 8% |
| Chekkliyars & Arundathiyars Sakkiliar Arunthathiyar are one of the most marginalized social groups or castes from Tamil Nadu and Arunthathiyar are one of the most marginalized [[social groups]] or castes from [[Tamil Nadu]] and... |
22% | 20% | 54% |
| other SC | 32% | 47% | 15% |
| Muslims Islam in India Islam is the second-most practiced religion in the Republic of India after Hinduism, with more than 13.4% of the country's population .... |
33% | 63% | 4% |
| Christians | 46% | 50% | 0% |
| Shift of voters from 1998 election | |||
| Congress 1998 | 14% | 72% | 11% |
| AIADMK+ 1998 | 43% | 44% | 11% |
| DMK+ 1998 | 71% | 12% | 15% |
| Total | 46% | 37% | 10% |
| Constituency | Winner | Party | Alliance | Margin | Runner-up | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Chennai North Chennai North (Lok Sabha constituency) Chennai North is one of the three Lok Sabha constituencies in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Formerly it was known as Madras North.-Assembly segments:-1971 Delimitation :... |
C. Kuppusamic | DMK Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
159,789 | N. Soundararajan N. Soundararajan N. Soundararajan was an Indian politician and former Member of Parliament. He was elected to the Lok Sabha as an Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate from Sivakasi Lok Sabha constituency in 1980 and 1984 elections.- References :... |
CPM |
| 2. Chennai Central Chennai Central (Lok Sabha constituency) The Lok Sabha constituency Chennai Central is one of three constituencies in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Formerly it was known as Madras Central.-Assembly segments:-Before 2009:... |
Murasoli Maran Murasoli Maran Murasoli Maran was a prominent Tamil politician in India, and an important leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party which is headed by his maternal uncle and mentor, M. Karunanidhi. A Member of Parliament for 36 years, he was made a Union Minister in three separate central governments, in... c |
DMK Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
136,949 | M.Abdul Lathief M.Abdul Lathief M.Abdul Lathief was an Indian politician and former Chairman of Tamil Nadu wakf board and former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly from Vaniyambadi constituency as an Indian Union Muslim League candidate in 1971, 1977, 1996 and... |
ADMK |
| 3. Chennai South Chennai South (Lok Sabha constituency) The Lok Sabha constituency Chennai South is one of three constituencies in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was formerly known as Madras South.It was created in 1957 through bifurcation of Madras Lok Sabha constituency.... |
T. R. Baaluc | DMK Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
240,184 | V. Dhandayuthapani | INC |
| 4. Sriperumbudur Sriperumbudur (Lok Sabha constituency) Sriperumbudur Loksabha constituency is one of the largest constituency in Tamilnadu.-Assembly segments:-Before 2009:#Gummidipundi #Ponneri #Sriperumbudur... |
A. Krishnaswamy A. Krishnaswamy A. Krishnaswamy is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Sriperumbudur constituency of Tamil Nadu and is a member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam political party.-External links:*... |
DMK Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
75,002 | K. Venugopalc | ADMK |
| 5. Chengalpattu Chengalpattu (Lok Sabha constituency) Chengalpattu is a defunct Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. It was earlier known as Chingleput. This constituency no longer exists, since it was removed after 2009, due to delimitation.-Assembly segments:... |
A. K. Moorthy | PMK Pattali Makkal Katchi Paattali Makkal Katchi is a Tamil political party.-History:PMK was founded by Dr. S. Ramdoss and the state president is G. K. Mani. Ramdoss had earlier worked with the Vanniyar Sangham founded by him in 1980. PMK is based amongst the Most Backward Class Vanniyakula Kshatriyas community... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
12,811 | S. S. Thirunavukkarasu | ADMK |
| 6. Arakkonam Arakkonam (Lok Sabha constituency) Arakkonam is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu.-Assembly segments:Arakkonam Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments :#Tiruttani#Arkonam #Sholinghur#Ranipet#Arcot#Cheyyar... |
S. Jagatrakshakan | DMK Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
95,644 | K. V. Thangabalu | INC |
| 7. Vellore Vellore (Lok Sabha constituency) -Assembly segments:Vellore changed 1.1.09 Lok Sabha constituency was composed of the following assembly segments :#Katpadi#Gudiyatham#Pernambut #Anaicut#Vellore#ArniAfter delimitation, it is currently composed of#Vellore#Anaicut... |
N. T. Shanmugam N. T. Shanmugam N. T. Shanmugam is an Indian politician and former Member of Parliament elected from Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Vellore constituency as a Pattali Makkal Katchi candidate in 1998 and 1999 elections.- References :... c |
PMK Pattali Makkal Katchi Paattali Makkal Katchi is a Tamil political party.-History:PMK was founded by Dr. S. Ramdoss and the state president is G. K. Mani. Ramdoss had earlier worked with the Vanniyar Sangham founded by him in 1980. PMK is based amongst the Most Backward Class Vanniyakula Kshatriyas community... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
25,685 | Mohammad Asif | ADMK |
| 8. Tiruppattur Tiruppattur (Lok Sabha constituency) Tiruppattur was a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. After delimitation in 2009, it is now a defunct constituency.-Assembly segments:Tiruppattur Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments :... |
D. Venugopal D. Venugopal Danapal Venugopal is a member of the 15th Lok Sabha of India from Tiruvannamalai Constituency. Previously, he represented the Tiruppattur constituency of Tamil Nadu and is a member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam political party.... c |
DMK Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
23,613 | A. R. Rajendran | ADMK |
| 9. Vandavasi Vandavasi (Lok Sabha constituency) Vandavasi was a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. After delimitation in 2009, it is defunct.-Assembly segments:Vandavasi Lok Sabha constituency was composed of the following assembly segments :... |
M. Durai M. Durai M. Durai is an Indian politician and former Member of Parliament elected from Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Vandavasi constituency as a Pattali Makkal Katchi candidate in 1998 and 1999 elections.- References :... c |
PMK Pattali Makkal Katchi Paattali Makkal Katchi is a Tamil political party.-History:PMK was founded by Dr. S. Ramdoss and the state president is G. K. Mani. Ramdoss had earlier worked with the Vanniyar Sangham founded by him in 1980. PMK is based amongst the Most Backward Class Vanniyakula Kshatriyas community... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
59,197 | M. Krishnaswamy | INC |
| 10. Tindivanam Tindivanam (Lok Sabha constituency) Tindivanam was a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. After delimitation in 2009, it is defunct.-Assembly segments:Tindivanam Lok Sabha constituency was composed of the following assembly segments :... |
N. Ramachandran Gingee N. Ramachandran Gingee N. Ramachandran is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Vandavasi constituency of Tamil Nadu and is a member of the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam political party.... c |
MDMK Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a political party in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu formed in 1994 by Mr. V. Gopalswamy , a member of Rajyasabha and a party activitist of DMK. Mr. V. Gopalsamy grew in the party from his student days. He actively participated in the party agitations and... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
9,350 | K. Ramamurthy | INC |
| 11. Cuddalore Cuddalore (Lok Sabha constituency) -Assembly segments:Before 2009, Cuddalore Lok Sabha constituency was composed of the following assembly segments :#Ulundurpet #Nellikkuppam#Cuddalore#Panruti#Rishivandinam#Sankarapuram... |
Adhi Shankar | DMK Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
73,953 | M. C. Dhamodaranc | ADMK |
| 12. Chidambaram Chidambaram (Lok Sabha constituency) Chidambaram is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. The seat is reserved for scheduled castes.-Assembly segments:Before 2009, Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency was composed of the following assembly segments :#Kurinjipadi... |
E. Ponnuswamy E. Ponnuswamy E. Ponnuswamy was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represented the Chidambaram constituency of Tamil Nadu and is a member of the Pattali Makkal Katchi political party.-References:... |
PMK Pattali Makkal Katchi Paattali Makkal Katchi is a Tamil political party.-History:PMK was founded by Dr. S. Ramdoss and the state president is G. K. Mani. Ramdoss had earlier worked with the Vanniyar Sangham founded by him in 1980. PMK is based amongst the Most Backward Class Vanniyakula Kshatriyas community... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
119,563 | R. Thirumavalavan | TMC(M) |
| 13. Dharmapuri Dharmapuri (Lok Sabha constituency) -Before 2009:#Harur #Morappur#Dharmapuri#Pennagaram#Mettur#Taramangalam-2009-present:#Palacodu#Pennagaram#Dharmapuri#Pappireddippatti#Harur #Mettur-Members of Parliament:- Election results : -References:... |
P. D. Elangovan | PMK Pattali Makkal Katchi Paattali Makkal Katchi is a Tamil political party.-History:PMK was founded by Dr. S. Ramdoss and the state president is G. K. Mani. Ramdoss had earlier worked with the Vanniyar Sangham founded by him in 1980. PMK is based amongst the Most Backward Class Vanniyakula Kshatriyas community... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
25,540 | K. P. Munusamy K. P. Munusamy Kaveripattinam Poongavanam Munusamy is an Indian politician and incumbent member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from Krishnagiri Constituency. Munusamy completed his Bachelor of Arts from Govt. Arts College, Krishnagiri during 1971-1974 and later graduated Bachelor of Law from Government... |
ADMK |
| 14. Krishnagiri Krishnagiri (Lok Sabha constituency) -Before 2009:#Hosur#Thalli#Kaveripattinam#Krishnagiri#Bargur#Palacode -2009-present:#Uthangarai #Bargur#Krishnagiri#Veppanahalli#Hosur#Thalli-Members of Parliament:- Election results :... |
V. Vetriselvam | DMK Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
31,824 | M. Thambiduraic | ADMK |
| 15. Rasipuram Rasipuram (Lok Sabha constituency) Rasipuram was a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. After delimitation in 2009, it is now a defunct constituency.-Assembly segments:Rasipuram Lok Sabha constituency was composed of the following assembly segments :#Chinnasalem... |
V. Saroja V. Saroja V. Saroja is an Indian politician and former Member of Parliament elected from Tamil Nadu. She was elected to the Lok Sabha from Rasipuram constituency as an Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate in 1998, and 1999 elections.- References :... c |
ADMK | INC+ Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian... |
38,405 | S. Uthayarasu | PMK |
| 16. Salem Salem (Lok Sabha constituency) -Assembly segments:Salem Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments :#Omalur#Salem North#Salem South#Salem West#Veerapandi#Edappadi-Members of the Parliament:Lok SabhaDurationName of M.P.Party Affiliation... |
T. M. Selvaganapathy T. M. Selvaganapathy T. M. Selvaganapathy is an Indian politician. He was a member of Tamil Nadu legislative assembly elected from Tiruchengode constituency in 1991. He was also minister of Local Administration in Jayalalitha Government between 1991 to 1996. Originally a member of Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party,... |
ADMK | INC+ Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian... |
25,420 | K. Ramamurthy | TRC |
| 17. Tiruchengode Tiruchengode (Lok Sabha constituency) Tiruchengode was a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. After delimitation in 2009, it is now a defunct constituency.-Assembly segments:Tiruchengode Lok Sabha constituency was composed of the following assembly segments :#Kapilamalai... |
M. Kannappan M. Kannappan M. Kannappan is an Indian politician and former Chief minister and current prime minister of pollachi Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate from Kinathukadavu constituency in 1967, and 1971... |
MDMK Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a political party in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu formed in 1994 by Mr. V. Gopalswamy , a member of Rajyasabha and a party activitist of DMK. Mr. V. Gopalsamy grew in the party from his student days. He actively participated in the party agitations and... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
4,556 | K. Palanisamy K. Palanisamy K. Palanisamy is an Indian politician and incumbent Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu from Edapadi constituency. He is currently the Minister for Highways & Minor Ports of the Government of Tamil Nadu... c |
ADMK |
| 18. Nilgiris Nilgiris (Lok Sabha constituency) Nilgiris is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. The seat is reserved for scheduled castes.-Assembly segments:Nilgiris Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments :#Mettupalayam#Avanashi... |
M. Master Mathanc | BJP Bharatiya Janata Party The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
23,959 | R. Prabhu R. Prabhu R. Prabhu was an Indian National Congress member of Parliament in India, representing the Nilgiris constituency of Tamil Nadu, India.-Introduction:... |
INC |
| 19. Gobichettipalayam Gobichettipalayam (Lok Sabha constituency) Gobichettipalayam was a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. It has been removed by Election commission after rearrangement of constituencies in 2008.-Assembly segments:Gobichettipalayam Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments :... |
K. K. Kaliappan | ADMK | INC+ Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian... |
30,012 | K. G. S. Arjun | DMK |
| 20. Coimbatore Coimbatore (Lok Sabha constituency) Coimbatore is one of the largest Lok Sabha constituencies in Tamilnadu.-Assembly segments:Coimbatore Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments:#Singanallur#Coimbatore West#Coimbatore East#Perur#Palladam... |
C. P. Radhakrishnanc | BJP Bharatiya Janata Party The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
54,077 | R. Nallakannu | CPI |
| 21. Pollachi Pollachi (Lok Sabha constituency) -Before 2009:#Kinathukkadavu#Pollachi#Valparai #Udumalpet#Pongalur#Dharapuram -2009-present:#Thondamuthur#Kinathukadavu#Pollachi#Valparai #Udumalpet#Madathukulam-Members of Parliament:... |
C. Krishnan | MDMK Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a political party in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu formed in 1994 by Mr. V. Gopalswamy , a member of Rajyasabha and a party activitist of DMK. Mr. V. Gopalsamy grew in the party from his student days. He actively participated in the party agitations and... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
9,515 | M. Thiyagarajanc | ADMK |
| 22. Palani Palani (Lok Sabha constituency) -Assembly segments:Palani Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments :#Vellakoil#Kangayam#Palani #Oddanchatram#Natham#Vedasandur-Members of the Parliament:Lok SabhaDurationName of M.P.Party Affiliation... |
Palaniyappa Gounder Kumarasamy Palaniyappa Gounder Kumarasamy Palaniappa Gounder Kumarasamy was an Indian politician and former Member of Parliament elected from Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Palani constituency as an Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate in 1992 by-election and 1999 election.... |
ADMK | INC+ Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian... |
28,717 | A. Ganeshamurthyc | MDMK |
| 23. Dindigul Dindigul (Lok Sabha constituency) -Before 2009:#Tirumanagalam #Usilampatti #Nilakottai #Sholavandan #Dindigul#Athoor-2009-present:#Palani#Oddachatram#Athoor... |
C. Sreenivaasan C. Sreenivaasan C. Sreenivasan is an Indian politician and former Member of Parliament elected from Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Dindigul constituency as an Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate in 1989, 1991, 1998 and 1999 elections. - References :... c |
ADMK | INC+ Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian... |
20,343 | S. Chandrasekar | DMK |
| 24. Madurai Madurai (Lok Sabha constituency) -Assembly segments:Madurai Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments :#Madurai North#Madurai West#Madurai Central#Madurai East#Madurai South#Melur-Members of Parliament:- Election results : -References:... |
P. Mohan P. Mohan Ponnuswamy Mohan was an Indian politician and a member of the state unit of the Communist Party of India . He was a member of the 13th Lok Sabha and 14th Lok Sabha, representing the Madurai constituency of Tamil Nadu as a candidate of the CPI. P. Mohan died on 30 October 2009 at 1830... |
CPI(M) Communist Party of India (Marxist) The Communist Party of India is a political party in India. It has a strong presence in the states of Kerala, West Bengal and Tripura. As of 2011, CPI is leading the state government in Tripura. It leads the Left Front coalition of leftist parties in various states and the national parliament of... |
Left Front Left Front The Left Front is an alliance of Indian leftist parties. After a 34-year reign in West Bengal, the Left Front was swept from power in the 2011 election... |
37,223 | Pon. Muthuramalingam Pon. Muthuramalingam Pon. Muthuramalingam is an Indian politician and former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate from Madurai West constituency in 1984 and 1989 elections.... |
DMK |
| 25. Periyakulam Periyakulam (Lok Sabha constituency) -Assembly segments:Periyakulam Lok Sabha constituency was composed of the following assembly segments :#Periyakulam#Theni#Bodinayakkanur#Cumbum#Andipatti#SedapattiIt is Renamed as Theni Lok sabha constituency-Members of the Parliament:... |
T. T. V. Dhinakaran | ADMK | INC+ Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian... |
45,806 | P. Selvendran | DMK |
| 26. Karur Karur (Lok Sabha constituency) -Assembly segments:Karur Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments :#Aravakurichi#Karur#Krishnarayapuram #Manapparai#Vedasanthur#Viralimalai-Members of Parliament:-Election results: -See also:* Karur... |
M. Chinnasamy M. Chinnasamy M. Chinnasamy iss an Indian politician and former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as an Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate from Karur constituency in 1980, and 1991 elections.... |
ADMK | INC+ Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian... |
2,847 | K. C. Palanisamy | DMK |
| 27. Tiruchirappalli Tiruchirappalli (Lok Sabha constituency) -Assembly segments:The Tiruchirappalli Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments: :#Musiri#Lalgudi#Perambalur#Thuraiyur#Manachanallur#Kulithalai-Members of Parliament:- Election results : -References:* -See also:... |
Rangarajan Kumaramangalam Rangarajan Kumaramangalam Phanindranath Rangarajan Kumaramangalam was a prominent politician of the Indian National Congress and later the Bharatiya Janata Party and a Member of Parliament from the Salem constituency from 1984 to 1996 and Tiruchirapalli constituency from 1998 to 2000... c |
BJP Bharatiya Janata Party The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
89,197 | L. Adaikalaraj L. Adaikalaraj L. Adaikalaraj is an Indian politician and former Member of Parliament elected from Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Tiruchirappalli constituency as an Indian National Congress candidate in 1984, 1989 and 1991 elections and as a Tamil Maanila Congress candidate in 1996 election.-... |
INC |
| 28. Perambalur Perambalur (Lok Sabha constituency) Perambalur is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. The seat is reserved for scheduled castes.-Assembly segments:Before 2009,Perambalur Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments:#Uppiliapuram #Perambalur #Varahur... |
A. Raja A. Raja Andimuthu Raja is an Indian politician from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam political party. He was a member of the 15th Lok Sabha representing the Nilgiris constituency of Tamil Nadu.... |
DMK Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
68,051 | P. Rajarathinamc | ADMK |
| 29. Mayiladuturai Mayiladuturai (Lok Sabha constituency) -Assembly segments:Mayiladuturai Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments :#Sirkali #Poompuhar#Mayiladuturai#Kumbakonam#Thiruvidamaradur#Papanasam-Members of the Parliament:... |
Mani Shankar Aiyar Mani Shankar Aiyar Mani Shankar Aiyar is a former Indian diplomat who resigned from foreign service and became a politician working for Rajiv Gandhi in 1989-1991. He is a member of the Indian National Congress party and was the Minister of Panchayati Raj until he lost his seat in the 2009 Election... |
INC Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian... |
INC+ Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian... |
40,131 | P. D. Arul Mozhi | PMK |
| 30. Nagapattinam Nagapattinam (Lok Sabha constituency) Nagapattinam is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. The seat is reserved for scheduled castes.-Assembly segments:Nagapattinam Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments :#Nannilam #Tiruvarur #Nagapattinam#Vedaranyam... |
A. K. S. Vijayan | DMK Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
22,466 | M. Selvarasu M. Selvarasu M. Selvarasu was an Indian politician and former Member of Parliament elected from Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Nagapattinam constituency as a Communist Party of India candidate in 1989, 1996 and 1998 elections.- References :... c |
CPI |
| 31. Thanjavur Thanjavur (Lok Sabha constituency) -Assembly segments:Thanjavur Lok Sabha constituency was previously composed of the following assembly segments :#Orathanad#Thiruvonam#Thanjavur#Tiruvaiyaru#Papanasam#Valangiman... |
S. S. Palanimanickamc | DMK Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
33,014 | K. Thangamuthu | ADMK |
| 32. Pudukkottai Pudukkottai (Lok Sabha constituency) Pudukkottai was a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. After delimitation in 2009, it is now a defunct constituency.-Assembly segments:Pudukkottai Lok Sabha constituency was composed of the following assembly segments :... |
S. Thirunavukkarasu S. Thirunavukkarasu S. Thirunavukkarasu was an Indian politician of the Indian National Congress and Former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. He served as the Deputy Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 1977 to 1980.... |
MGR ADMK MGR Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam M.G.R. Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, splinter-group of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. MGR ADMK was part of National Democratic Alliance and took part in the Central government of Atal Behari Vajpayee. The party was led by S... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
64,302 | S. Singaravadivel S. Singaravadivel S. Singaravadivel is an Indian politician and former Member of Parliament elected from Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Thanjavur constituency as an Indian National Congress candidate in 1984, 1984 and 1989 elections.- References :... |
INC |
| 33. Sivaganga Sivaganga (Lok Sabha constituency) Sivaganga is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. Indian Home Minister P.Chidambaram represents this constituency.-Assembly segments:... |
E. M. Sudarsana Natchiappan E. M. Sudarsana Natchiappan E.M. Sudarsana Natchiappan is a politician from Indian National Congress party is a Member of the Parliament of India representing Tamil Nadu in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament.... |
INC Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian... |
INC+ Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian... |
23,811 | H. Raja | BJP |
| 34. Ramanathapuram Ramanathapuram (Lok Sabha constituency) -Assembly segments before 2008:Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments :#Manamadurai #Paramakudi #Ramanathapuram#Kadaladi#Mudukulathur#Aruppukottai-Assembly segments after 2008:#Paramakudi... |
K. Malaisamy K. Malaisamy K. Malaisamy a politician from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party is a Member of the Parliament of India representing Tamil Nadu in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament.-External links:*... |
ADMK | INC+ Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian... |
6,646 | M. S. K. Bhavani Rajendran | DMK |
| 35. Sivakasi | Vaikoc | MDMK Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a political party in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu formed in 1994 by Mr. V. Gopalswamy , a member of Rajyasabha and a party activitist of DMK. Mr. V. Gopalsamy grew in the party from his student days. He actively participated in the party agitations and... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
74,781 | V. Ramaswami V. Ramaswami V. Ramaswami was the Justice of the Supreme Court of India and the first judge ever against whom impeachment proceedings were initiated in independent India... |
ADMK |
| 36. Tirunelveli Tirunelveli (Lok Sabha constituency) Tirunelveli is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest Lok Sabha constituency in India since independence.-Assembly segments:... |
P. H. Pandian P. H. Pandian P. H. Pandian was an Indian politician of the Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu from Tirunelveli district. He served as the Deputy Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 1980 to 1985. He also served as Speaker of Tamil Nadu Legistlative... |
ADMK | INC+ Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian... |
26,494 | P. Geetha Jeevan P. Geetha Jeevan P. Geetha Jeevan Nadar is the current minister of social welfare in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. She was born in Thoothukudi in 6 May 1970. She holds a master degree in commerce. She is a correspondent of Geetha Matric higher secondar school, Thoothukudi. She is the daughter of the former... |
DMK |
| 37. Tenkasi Tenkasi (Lok Sabha constituency) Tenkasi is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. The seat is reserved for scheduled castes.-Assembly segments:Tenkasi Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments :... |
S. Murugesan S. Murugesan S. Murugesan is an Indian politician and former Member of Parliament elected from Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Tenkasi constituency as an Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate in 1998, and 1999 elections.- References :... c |
ADMK | INC+ Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian... |
887 | S. Arumugam | BJP |
| 38. Tiruchendur Tiruchendur (Lok Sabha constituency) -Assembly segments:Before constituencies realignment, Tiruchendur Lok Sabha constituency used to be composed of the following assembly segments:*Cheranmadevi* Nanguneri* Radhapuram* Sathankulam* Tiruchendur*Kanyakumari.-List of elected members:- 2004 :... |
A. D. K. Jayaseelan | DMK Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
59,666 | B. P. Rajan | ADMK |
| 39. Nagercoil Nagercoil (Lok Sabha constituency) Nagercoil was a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu, India. K. Kamaraj Nadar, the first elected Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu was elected twice to the Lok Sabha from here.- Kamarajar by-election victory :... |
Pon Radhakrishnan Pon Radhakrishnan Pon Radhakrishnanhas been associated with Hindu Munnani since 1990's. He is a former union minister of state of India. He was minister of state for Youth affairs in Third Vajpayee Ministry.Later he served as Minister of State in the Ministry of Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation... |
BJP Bharatiya Janata Party The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament... |
NDA National Democratic Alliance (India) The National Democratic Alliance is a centre-right coalition of political parties in India. At the time of its formation in 1998, it was led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and had thirteen constituent parties. Its convenor is Sharad Yadav, and its honorary chairman is former prime minister Atal... |
145,643 | N. Dennis N. Dennis N. Dennis is the former Member of Parliament from Nagercoil constituency. He was elected six times to the Lok Sabha from Nagercoil constituency as an Indian National Congress candidate in 1980, 1984, 1989 and 1991 elections and as a Tamil Maanila Congress candidate in 1996 and 1998 elections.-... c |
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c-indicates sitting/incumbent M.P. from previous Lok Sabha (1998–1999)
Exit Poll Source: NES Election 1999 Analysis
Cabinet Ministers
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| Rangarajan Kumaramangalam Rangarajan Kumaramangalam Phanindranath Rangarajan Kumaramangalam was a prominent politician of the Indian National Congress and later the Bharatiya Janata Party and a Member of Parliament from the Salem constituency from 1984 to 1996 and Tiruchirapalli constituency from 1998 to 2000... |
BJP Bharatiya Janata Party The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament... |
Tiruchirappalli Tiruchirappalli (Lok Sabha constituency) -Assembly segments:The Tiruchirappalli Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments: :#Musiri#Lalgudi#Perambalur#Thuraiyur#Manachanallur#Kulithalai-Members of Parliament:- Election results : -References:* -See also:... |
Minister of Power Ministry of Power (India) The Ministry of Power is an Indian government ministry. The Minister of Power holds cabinet rank as a member of the Council of Ministers. The current minister is Sushilkumar Shinde.... and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (India) The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is an Indian government ministry.It handles affairs relating to the Parliament of India, and works as a link between the two chambers, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha... |
| Murasoli Maran Murasoli Maran Murasoli Maran was a prominent Tamil politician in India, and an important leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party which is headed by his maternal uncle and mentor, M. Karunanidhi. A Member of Parliament for 36 years, he was made a Union Minister in three separate central governments, in... |
DMK Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar... |
Chennai Central Chennai Central (Lok Sabha constituency) The Lok Sabha constituency Chennai Central is one of three constituencies in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Formerly it was known as Madras Central.-Assembly segments:-Before 2009:... |
Minister of Commerce and Industry Ministry of Commerce and Industry (India) The Ministry of Commerce and Industry administers two departments, the Department of Commerce and the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion. The head of the Ministry is a Minister of Cabinet rank... |
| T.R. Baalu | DMK Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar... |
Chennai South Chennai South (Lok Sabha constituency) The Lok Sabha constituency Chennai South is one of three constituencies in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was formerly known as Madras South.It was created in 1957 through bifurcation of Madras Lok Sabha constituency.... |
Minister of Environment and Forests |
Ministers of State (Independent charge)
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| M. Kannappan M. Kannappan M. Kannappan is an Indian politician and former Chief minister and current prime minister of pollachi Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate from Kinathukadavu constituency in 1967, and 1971... |
MDMK Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a political party in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu formed in 1994 by Mr. V. Gopalswamy , a member of Rajyasabha and a party activitist of DMK. Mr. V. Gopalsamy grew in the party from his student days. He actively participated in the party agitations and... |
Tiruchengode Thanjavur (Lok Sabha constituency) -Assembly segments:Thanjavur Lok Sabha constituency was previously composed of the following assembly segments :#Orathanad#Thiruvonam#Thanjavur#Tiruvaiyaru#Papanasam#Valangiman... |
Minister of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Non-Conventional Energy Sources Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (India) The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is a ministry of the Government of India. It is responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, import, export, and conservation of petroleum, natural gas, petroleum products, and liquified natural gas in India.The ministry... |
| N. T. Shanmugam N. T. Shanmugam N. T. Shanmugam is an Indian politician and former Member of Parliament elected from Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Vellore constituency as a Pattali Makkal Katchi candidate in 1998 and 1999 elections.- References :... |
PMK Pattali Makkal Katchi Paattali Makkal Katchi is a Tamil political party.-History:PMK was founded by Dr. S. Ramdoss and the state president is G. K. Mani. Ramdoss had earlier worked with the Vanniyar Sangham founded by him in 1980. PMK is based amongst the Most Backward Class Vanniyakula Kshatriyas community... |
Vellore Vellore (Lok Sabha constituency) -Assembly segments:Vellore changed 1.1.09 Lok Sabha constituency was composed of the following assembly segments :#Katpadi#Gudiyatham#Pernambut #Anaicut#Vellore#ArniAfter delimitation, it is currently composed of#Vellore#Anaicut... |
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| A. Raja A. Raja Andimuthu Raja is an Indian politician from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam political party. He was a member of the 15th Lok Sabha representing the Nilgiris constituency of Tamil Nadu.... |
DMK Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar... |
Perambalur Perambalur (Lok Sabha constituency) Perambalur is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. The seat is reserved for scheduled castes.-Assembly segments:Before 2009,Perambalur Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments:#Uppiliapuram #Perambalur #Varahur... |
Minister of Rural Development Ministry of Rural Development (India) The Ministry of Rural Development, a branch of the Government of India, is entrusted with the task of accelerating the socio-economic development of rural India. Its focus is on health, education, drinking water, housing and roads.-History:... |
| N. Ramachandran Gingee N. Ramachandran Gingee N. Ramachandran is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Vandavasi constituency of Tamil Nadu and is a member of the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam political party.... |
MDMK Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a political party in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu formed in 1994 by Mr. V. Gopalswamy , a member of Rajyasabha and a party activitist of DMK. Mr. V. Gopalsamy grew in the party from his student days. He actively participated in the party agitations and... |
Tindivanam Tindivanam (Lok Sabha constituency) Tindivanam was a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. After delimitation in 2009, it is defunct.-Assembly segments:Tindivanam Lok Sabha constituency was composed of the following assembly segments :... |
Minister of Finance Ministry of Finance (India) The Ministry of Finance is an important ministry within the Government of India. It concerns itself with taxation, financial legislation, financial institutions, capital markets, center and state finances, and the Union Budget.... |
| E. Ponnuswamy E. Ponnuswamy E. Ponnuswamy was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represented the Chidambaram constituency of Tamil Nadu and is a member of the Pattali Makkal Katchi political party.-References:... |
PMK Pattali Makkal Katchi Paattali Makkal Katchi is a Tamil political party.-History:PMK was founded by Dr. S. Ramdoss and the state president is G. K. Mani. Ramdoss had earlier worked with the Vanniyar Sangham founded by him in 1980. PMK is based amongst the Most Backward Class Vanniyakula Kshatriyas community... |
Chidambaram Chidambaram (Lok Sabha constituency) Chidambaram is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. The seat is reserved for scheduled castes.-Assembly segments:Before 2009, Chidambaram Lok Sabha constituency was composed of the following assembly segments :#Kurinjipadi... |
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (India) The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is a ministry of the Government of India. It is responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, import, export, and conservation of petroleum, natural gas, petroleum products, and liquified natural gas in India.The ministry... |