Panruti constituency in Cuddalore district was represented by T. Velmurugan of Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK), allied with DMK, who won the 2021 election by a narrow margin of 4,697 votes (47.60% vote share) against AIADMK's R. Rajendran. The constituency benefited from several state-wide development initiatives between 2021 and 2026, though specific projects directly executed in Panruti were not extensively documented in available sources. Major statewide programs included the Jal Jeevan Scheme providing drinking water to over 7.15 lakh rural houses across Tamil Nadu (₹2,123 crore), construction of 2.43 lakh toilets under Swachh Bharat Mission, and housing schemes like PMAY (3.30 lakh houses) and Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam (1 lakh concrete houses worth ₹3,500 crore during 2024-2025). Road infrastructure improvements included the CM's Rural Road Development Programme (₹4,000 crore for 10,000 km) and National Highway expansions totaling 963 km of four-lane roads. The MLA Constituency Development Scheme allocated ₹702 crore annually (2021-2024) for developmental works including education infrastructure upgrades.
Key Achievements
• Won 2021 Assembly election with 93,801 votes (47.60% vote share), defeating AIADMK by 4,697 votes
• Constituency benefited from Jal Jeevan Scheme ensuring drinking water supply to over 7.15 lakh rural houses in Tamil Nadu at ₹2,123 crore cost (2021-2026)
• Over 2.43 lakh toilets constructed in Tamil Nadu rural areas including Panruti under Swachh Bharat Mission since 2021
