G. Nehru Kuppusamy
G. Nehru Kuppusamy | |
|---|---|
| Member of Puducherry Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | R. Siva |
| Constituency | Orleampeth |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Neyam Makkal Kazhagam (2025–present) |
Other political affiliations | All India N. R. Congress (2021–2023) Independent (2023–2025) |
| Profession | Politician |
G. Nehru Kuppusamy is an Indian politician who founded the political party Neyam Makkal Kazhagam. He was elected as a member of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly from Orleampeth constituency.[1][2][3][4]
Politics
Nehru's political career is marked by a strong local presence in Orleampeth. He won the seat in 2011 representing the AINRC. After losing the seat in 2016 to the DMK, he made a successful comeback in 2021 as an Independent candidate, securing 47.29% of the vote.
Known for his grassroots activism, Nehru has frequently staged unconventional protests to highlight public grievances, such as wheeling patients on stretchers to the Lok Niwas (the Lieutenant Governor’s residence) to protest inadequate medical care.
Neyam Makkal Kazhagam
In March 2026, ahead of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly elections, NMK joined the TVK-led Alliance headed by Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). As part of the seat-sharing agreement, NMK was allotted two constituencies: Orleampeth and Thattanchavady.[5]
Electoral History
| Year | Constituency | Party | Votes | % | Opponent | Party | Votes | % | Result | Margin | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Orleampeth | NMK | 9,960 | 50.83 | S. Gopal | DMK | 8,759 | 44.70 | Won |  1,201 |
6.13 | ||
| 2021 | IND | 9,580 | 47.29 | 7,487 | 36.96 | Won | 2,093 |
10.33 | |||||
| 2016 | AINRC | 8,130 | 39.38 | R. Siva | 11,110 | 53.82 | Lost |  2,980 |
14.44 | ||||
| 2011 | 10,986 | 55.26 | 8,368 | 42.09 | Won | 2,618 |
13.17 | ||||||
| 2006 | IND | 6,549 | 40.54 | 8,509 | 52.67 | Lost | 1,960 |
12.13 | |||||
References
- ↑ "Orleampeth Election Result 2021 Live Updates: G Nehru alias Kuppusamy of IND Wins". India Today. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ↑ "Puducherry Election Results 2021: Full list of winners". Financial Express. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ↑ "Puducherry Election Results 2021: NDA on Course to Form Govt, Wins 13 Seats and Leading in 2". News18. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ↑ "G. Nehru Kuppusamy (Criminal & Asset Declaration)". MyNeta.com. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ↑ Dutta, Debjani (27 October 2025). "Independent MLA G Nehru launches new political party named Namathu Makkal Kazhagam in Puducherry". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 May 2026.