ALANDUR

Alandur constituency in Tamil Nadu has been represented by T. M. Anbarasan of the DMK since the 2021 Assembly elections, where he won with 116,785 votes (49.12%) against AIADMK's B. Valarmathi at a voter turnout of 61.11%. The constituency, which is part of the Alandur Municipality and listed under the AMRUT Smart Cities scheme, has benefited from several statewide development initiatives during the 2021-2026 period, though specific constituency-level project details are limited in available data. Major state-level programs included the Jal Jeevan Mission providing drinking water to over 7.15 lakh rural houses, construction of over 2.43 lakh toilets under Swachh Bharat Mission, and over 3.30 lakh houses built under PM Housing Scheme between May 2021 and October 2024. The constituency has faced persistent civic infrastructure challenges during this period. The Thillai Ganga Nagar subway in Alandur has remained prone to flooding and water seepage, with only temporary pumps installed during monsoons while a permanent solution remains pending. The municipality has struggled with strengthening service delivery in water supply, sanitation, and waste management. However, residents have benefited from major state welfare schemes including the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam providing Rs 1,000 monthly assistance to 1.15 crore women, fare-free bus travel for women (Rs 3,600 crore allocation in 2025-26), and the expanded Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme with Rs 600 crore allocation. No major corruption scandals, land disputes, or large-scale protests have been reported specifically in Alandur during this period, and the constituency has remained politically stable. The state government attracted investments worth Rs 9.74 lakh crore creating an estimated 31 lakh jobs across Tamil Nadu during 2021-2023. As voters approach the scheduled April 23, 2026 Assembly elections, they should consider both the broader state-level development achievements and the persistent local infrastructure issues, particularly flooding and water management problems that have not been permanently resolved despite five years of DMK governance.