THIRUMAYAM

S. Regupathy of the DMK has represented Thirumayam constituency since winning the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections by a narrow margin of 1,382 votes against AIADMK's P.K. Vairamuthu. His tenure from 2021-2026 has seen the constituency benefit from state-wide schemes including the Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam doorstep healthcare scheme (launched August 2021), the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme providing ₹1,000 monthly assistance to eligible women, and the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme for students. Infrastructure development included participation in the Jal Jeevan Mission benefiting 7.15 lakh rural houses across Tamil Nadu, housing construction under PMAY (3.30 lakh houses statewide between May 2021-October 2024), and works under MLACDS with over 26,000 projects completed statewide. However, specific constituency-level project details remain limited in available data. The constituency has faced persistent civic challenges during this period. Water scarcity and irrigation concerns have severely affected the rain-fed agricultural region, with farmers complaining about dry water bodies and depleting groundwater levels. Industrial stagnation has forced educated youth to seek employment outside the area, highlighting unemployment concerns. Locals have reported insufficient sanitation, street lighting, drinking water infrastructure, and road maintenance. Rising electricity costs and tax burdens have added to public discontent. Regupathy's narrow victory margins (766 votes in 2016, 1,382 in 2021) reflect ongoing anti-incumbency sentiments and voter dissatisfaction with governance accessibility. As Thirumayam heads toward the April 23, 2026 elections, Regupathy faces a challenging re-election bid against AIADMK's P.K. Vairamuthu and new entrants like NTK and TVK. His campaign focuses on consolidating support from the Mutharaiyar community. While broader DMK corruption allegations (including TASMAC scam and cash-for-jobs controversies) have impacted party reputation, no direct cases against Regupathy have emerged. Voters should weigh the state-wide welfare schemes implemented during DMK's tenure against unresolved local issues of water management, employment generation, and infrastructure development that continue to challenge this predominantly rural constituency.