PERAMBALUR District · 11 candidates · 1 with declared cases
PRABHAHARAN, M.
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Perambalur (SC), Tamil Nadu Assembly Constituency No. 147, has been represented by M. Prabhakaran of the DMK since the 2021 elections, where he won by a margin of over 31,000 votes against AIADMK's R. Tamilselvan. The constituency, a reserved seat for Scheduled Castes in this primarily agricultural district, has seen the implementation of various statewide schemes during this period, though specific local project details remain limited in available records. The constituency has benefited from broader Tamil Nadu government initiatives between 2021 and 2026, including the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Water Supply and Drainage Scheme, the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme, the Nutrition Scheme for School Children, and the Naan Mudhalvan skill development program. The Green and Clean Tamil Nadu Mission and Housing for All Scheme were also rolled out statewide during this period. However, as an agricultural region growing maize, shallots, cotton, paddy, and sugarcane, Perambalur continues to face typical rural challenges including fluctuating farm incomes and water scarcity concerns. A notable limitation in assessing this constituency's performance is the lack of publicly available specific data on local projects, including road construction details, budget allocations, exact project timelines, or completion dates for Perambalur-specific initiatives. Similarly, there is minimal documented information about controversies, unfulfilled promises, or public grievances specifically tied to MLA Prabhakaran during this period. As voters approach the 2026 election, they should consider seeking detailed information directly from the MLA's office, the District Collector's office, or local media sources to make fully informed decisions about development progress and representative accountability in their constituency.
Turnout
79.11%
Total Votes
2,39,506
Victory Margin
31,034 (12.96%)
NOTA Votes
1,884 (0.79%)
Total Electors: 3,02,751
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
“Sources: 3 web references”
M. Prabhakaran DMK |
| 1,22,090 |
| 51.27% |
| 2 | R. Thamizhselvan AIADMK | 91,056 | 38.24% |
| 3 | M. Maheshwari NTK | 18,673 | 7.84% |
| 4 | K. Rajendran DMDK | 2,932 | 1.23% |
| — | NOTA (None of the Above) | 1,884 | 0.79% |
Turnout
80.17%
Total Votes
2,23,273
Victory Margin
6,853 (3.07%)
Total Electors: 2,78,499
R.THAMIZHSELVAN
ADMK
1,01,073
45.27%
P.Sivakami
DMK
94,220
42.2%