TIRUCHENGODU

Tiruchengodu constituency in Namakkal district witnessed steady development from 2021 to 2026 under MLA E.R. Eswaran of KMDK (allied with DMK). The period saw significant infrastructure investments including the Tiruchengode-Sankagiri Road expansion to four lanes at ₹32.50 crore (foundation laid January 2024) and statewide initiatives like massive road relaying projects covering 11,872 km. Water supply improved dramatically with Tamil Nadu achieving 90% household tap connections under Jal Jeevan Mission, while the historic Athikadavu-Avinashi Project was commissioned in August 2024 after 67 years, benefiting irrigation in the region. Healthcare infrastructure strengthened with announcements of 25 new government hospitals statewide at ₹1,019 crore investment, and employment initiatives like the Naan Mudhalvan skill development scheme were implemented. However, the constituency faced persistent civic challenges including recurring flooding due to clogged storm-water drains during monsoons, inadequate solid waste management with garbage and debris blocking drainage systems, and resident protests over poor civic amenities. While no specific criminal cases against the MLA were evident, broader corruption allegations surfaced against the DMK party by central agencies and opposition parties. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted local businesses and agriculture through lockdowns, though extensive vaccination drives covered most of the population by 2023. The constituency maintained communal harmony with no major incidents reported during this period.