EMBALAM (Reserved)
PUDUCHERRY District · 8 candidates · 1 with declared cases
Current Representative
· Won in 2021U
U LAKSHMIKANDHAN
Contesting Candidates
National Recognized Parties
1
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5-Year Recap (2021–2026)
AI GeneratedOver the past five years (2021-2026), Embalam (SC) constituency has seen both progress and challenges. The AINRC-BJP alliance government launched several central schemes like the ₹2,700 Cr urban development project and Smart City initiatives (2022) focusing on roads, water systems, and healthcare expansions. However, there have been complaints about poor governance and slow development, particularly regarding infrastructure. The ruling coalition faced criticism for not fulfilling promises like statehood for Puducherry and improving youth employment. While major industrial projects like the ₹33,660 Cr BHAVYA scheme (2026) were announced, local benefits remain unclear. The 2021 election saw high turnout (88.76%) under COVID protocols, and 2026 polls are competitive with Congress and NTK challenging AINRC dominance. Voters should consider both completed projects and ongoing issues when evaluating the past term.
Key Achievements
- • ₹2,700 Cr urban development projects launched in 2026
- • Smart City Mission initiated in 2022 with water systems
- • Ayushman Bharat expansion and JIPMER modernization
- • NIT Karaikal infrastructure upgrades (₹523 Cr in FY26 budget)
Past Election Results
ECI Data2021Puducherry 2021
Turnout
88.76%
Total Votes
30,723
Victory Margin
2,240 (7.29%)
U LAKSHMIKANDHAN (AINRC)45.1%
M. Candassamy (INC)38.7%
Other Candidates5.0%
Did Not Vote11.2%
Total Electors: 34,614
U LAKSHMIKANDHAN
AINRC
15,624
50.85%
M. Candassamy
INC
13,384
43.56%
