BAHOUR
PUDUCHERRY District · 9 candidates · 1 with declared cases
Current Representative
· Won in 2021R
R SENTHILKUMAR
Contesting Candidates
State Recognized Parties
2
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5-Year Recap (2021–2026)
AI GeneratedBahour constituency in Puducherry (2021-2026) saw intense political competition between DMK and AINRC. DMK's R. Senthilkumar narrowly won the 2021 election by 211 votes but faced corruption allegations and a land dispute case. The Modi government's 'BEST Puducherry' initiative faced criticism for unfulfilled promises on youth welfare and rising drug abuse. While specific development achievements in Bahour aren't well-documented, Puducherry experienced COVID-19 waves in 2021 and 2024, and Cyclone Nivar damage in 2020. Civic issues like infrastructure maintenance remain voter concerns. The 2026 election will again feature DMK vs AINRC rivalry, with TVK party also contesting.
Controversies
- • MLA R. Senthilkumar faced disproportionate assets case in 2021
- • Land encroachment case in Embalam filed against MLA in 2022
Unfulfilled Promises
- • Failed 'BEST Puducherry' initiative promised in 2021
Past Election Results
ECI Data2021Puducherry 2021
Turnout
89.6%
Total Votes
26,456
Victory Margin
211 (0.8%)
R SENTHILKUMAR (DMK)39.9%
N. Dhanavelou (AINRC)39.2%
Other Candidates10.5%
Did Not Vote10.4%
Total Electors: 29,527
R SENTHILKUMAR
DMK
11,789
44.56%
N. Dhanavelou
AINRC
11,578
43.76%
