KANCHEEPURAM

C.V.M.P. Ezhailzrasan of the DMK won the Kancheepuram constituency in 2021 with 102,712 votes (44.77%), defeating PMK's P. Magesh Kumar by a margin of 11,595 votes. Over the past five years (2021-2026), the constituency has benefited from several state-wide development initiatives under the DMK government, including infrastructure improvements, drinking water supply projects, and social welfare schemes. The Tamil Nadu government sanctioned ₹8,000 crore for rural road development under MGSMT, ₹9,000 crore for 71 drinking water supply projects benefiting 1.2 crore people, and ₹36,000 crore for urban transformation across the state. The Kalaignar Kanavu Illam housing scheme aimed to provide one lakh new houses at ₹3,500 crore, while initiatives like free bus travel for women and the 'Ungaludan Stalin' doorstep government services program were implemented state-wide. However, Kancheepuram has faced persistent civic issues during this period. Residents have protested against flooding caused by poor drainage and inadequate urban planning, garbage disposal problems due to lack of proper waste management, and water shortages despite statewide investment in water infrastructure. These issues have led to public complaints and demonstrations, with residents demanding better governance and action from authorities. The MLA has faced criticism for his handling of these civic problems, and there have been allegations of corruption and land disputes in the area, though specific details and case outcomes are not documented in available records. As the 2026 assembly elections approach (scheduled for April 23, 2026), voters should consider both the broader state-level development initiatives that may have reached Kancheepuram and the persistent local civic issues that remain unresolved. While Tamil Nadu attracted significant investments (₹9.74 lakh crore) and created jobs during this period, the disconnect between state-level achievements and ground-level civic problems in Kancheepuram remains a key concern. Specific constituency-level projects exclusively for Kancheepuram are not well-documented in available sources, making it difficult to assess the MLA's direct impact on local development.