PUDUCHERRY District · 11 candidates · 4 with declared cases
M. VAITHIANATHAN
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From 2021-2026, Lawspet constituency in Puducherry saw limited documented development specifically tied to the area. The major verified project was a ₹300 crore Sewage Treatment Plant completed in 2025 under national urban renewal programs. While Puducherry received ₹930 crore for 133 Smart City projects, no specific allocations for Lawspet were publicly detailed. The constituency is represented by M. Vaithianathan (INC) since 2021, but no major local controversies or corruption cases were found during this term. Civic issues like drainage exist territory-wide but aren't tracked by constituency. Key political events include Vaithianathan's 2021 victory with 55.6% votes, TVK party's 2024 entry with massive rallies, and upcoming 2026 elections featuring three-way competition between INC, AINRC and TVK candidates. Voters should consider the limited infrastructure progress against broader Puducherry development initiatives when evaluating this term.
Turnout
80.67%
Total Votes
26,245
Victory Margin
5,701 (21.72%)
Total Electors: 32,534
M. VAITHIANATHAN
INC
14,592
55.6%
V. Saminathan
BJP
8,891
33.88%
Turnout
83.69%
Total Votes
25,883
Victory Margin
6,449 (24.92%)
Total Electors: 30,927
V.P. SIVAKOLUNDHU
INC
12,144
46.92%
M. Vaithianathan
IND
5,695
22%