CHENGAM (Reserved)

Chengam (SC), a Scheduled Caste reserved constituency in Tiruvannamalai district, has been represented by M.P. Giri of the DMK since his victory in the April 2021 election, where he secured 108,081 votes (48.73%) with a margin of 11,570 votes over his AIADMK rival. The available data shows limited constituency-specific development information for the 2021-2026 period, though the constituency would have benefited from state-wide schemes including rural water supply under Jal Jeevan Mission (₹2,123 crore allocated statewide), MLACDS funding (₹702 crore annually), and Swachh Bharat initiatives (2.43 lakh toilets constructed across Tamil Nadu since 2021-22). The DMK government's broader policies, including electricity tariff hikes (up to 45%) and property tax increases (up to 150%), would have impacted residents, while corruption allegations against the DMK regime at state level drew criticism from opposition parties. As voters prepare for the April 23, 2026 election (with counting on May 4), they face a contest between incumbent Giri, AIADMK candidate T.S. Velu (son of former MLA T. Samikannu), and new entrants from NTK and TVK parties. The constituency registered 280,982 electors as of 2026. Voters should note that while detailed local project data is sparse in available sources, the delimitation controversy emerging in 2026—with CM Stalin leading statewide protests—could significantly impact future representation.