R. Kamalakannan

R. Kamalakkannan is an Indian politician belonging to the Indian National Congress. He was elected from the Thirunallar constituency in 2016 Puducherry Legislative Assembly election.[1][2][3][4] He became the minister of Agriculture, Electricity, Education including Collegiate Education, DRDA, Community Development, Fire Services and Sainik Welfare in V. Narayanasamy government.[5]

Electoral History

Year Constituency Party Votes % Opponent Party Votes % Result Margin %
2026 Thirunallar INC 7,303 26.11 G.N.S. Rajasekaran BJP 16,829 60.18 Lost Decrease9,526 Decrease34.07
2021 7,731 28.77 P. R. Siva IND 9,796 36.45 Lost Decrease2,065 Decrease7.68
2016 13,138 51.30 AINRC 10,263 40.07 Won Increase2,875 Increase11.23
2011 10,862 47.12 11,702 50.77 Lost Decrease840 Decrease3.65
2006 6,952 47.73 MDMK 7,237 49.69 Lost Decrease285 Decrease1.96
2001 5,390 42.00 N. V. R. Arivoli DMK 4,615 36.96 Won Increase775 Increase6.04
1996 6,063 48.53 A. Soundarengan 4,938 39.53 Won Increase1,125 Increase9.00
1991 IND 2,994 28.14 4,401 41.37 Lost Decrease1,407 Decrease13.23
1990 4,124 35.70 3,698 32.01 Won Increase426 Increase3.69
1985 DMK 3,475 36.99 IND 4,246 45.19 Lost Decrease771 Decrease8.20

References

  1. ↑ "GENERAL ELECTION TO LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY TRENDS & RESULT 2016 Puducherry Villianur". Election Commission of India. Archived from the original on 24 May 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  2. ↑ "Tussle in Puducherry Congress for the top job". New Indian Express. 21 May 2016. Archived from the original on 22 May 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  3. ↑ "Congress-DMK alliance wins Puducherry". Business Standard. 20 May 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  4. ↑ My Neta
  5. ↑ Council of Ministers