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Chidambaram Lok Sabha Elections

Chidambaram Lok Sabha Constituency is one of Tamil Nadu’s 39 parliamentary constituencies.

The Chidambaram Lok Sabha Constituency (constituency number 27) came into existence in 1957.

It comprises of six assembly segments which include Kunnam, Bhuvanagiri, Kattumannarkoil (SC), Chidambaram, Ariyalur, Jayamkondam.

The seat is reserved for the Scheduled Castes.

Chidambaram is a town of the Cuddalore District, under the Chidambaram Taluk.

The electors in the Chidambaram Lok Sabha Constituency will cast their votes on April 18 in the second phase of 2019 Lok Sabha election.

M Chandrakasi of the AIADMK is the incumbent Member of Parliament from the Chidambaram Lok Sabha Constituency.

In the 2014 polls, M Chandrakasi secured 429,536 votes to defeat Thol Thirumaavalavan of the VCK who got 301041 votes.

In the 2014 polls, the number of electors here was 1,366,189 out of which 1,088,423 cast their votes.

The voter turnout recorded here was 79.67 % in .the 2014 polls.

In the upcoming 2019 Lok Sabha election, the Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) party has given its ticket to P Chandrasekar from the Chidambaram parliamentary constituency.

All the 39 parliamentary constituencies in Tamil Nadu will go to polls in the second phase on April 18.

Lok Sabha election 2019 will take place in seven phases across the country – on April 11, April 18, April 23, April 29, May 6, May 12 and May 19.

The results would be declared on May 23.

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Candidates Party Status Votes
Thirumaavalavan Thol VCK

Won

500229
Chandrasekar P AIADMK

Lost

497010
Elavarasan A IND

Lost

62308
Sivajothi M NTK

Lost

37471
Nota NOTA

Lost

15535
Ravi T MNM

Lost

15334
Gurusamy P IND

Lost

7012
Krishnaraj M AMPK

Lost

4675
Parvathi S DMSK

Lost

4100
Jagatheesan M IND

Lost

2993
Kalaiyarasan R IND

Lost

2155
Krishnakumari A IND

Lost

1706
Periyasamy T IND

Lost

1464
Kittu T IND

Lost

1200

Chidambaram News

Learn from Hundi collectors in Tirupathi, Chidambaram tells RBI officials

Learn from Hundi collectors in Tirupathi, Chidambaram tells RBI officials

"I would like to tell the RBI officials why don't you go to Hundi collectors in Tirupati? They count money faster than you," said Chidambaram.

Mar 18, 2018, 14:24 PM IST
News at a glance: March 2, 2018

News at a glance: March 2, 2018

Mar 02, 2018, 10:30 AM IST
Karti Chidambaram arrest 'open and shut' case, says BJP; Congress says its meant to distract from Nirav Modi,

Karti Chidambaram arrest 'open and shut' case, says BJP; Congress says its meant to distract from Nirav Modi,

The arrest of Congress leader Karti Chidambaram has predictably unleashed a war of words between the Congress and BJP. Even as the Congress cried vendetta, the BJP said the case for Karti's arrest

Feb 28, 2018, 11:36 AM IST
Creating 75 lakh jobs impossible, simultaneous polls a jumla: Chidambaram

Creating 75 lakh jobs impossible, simultaneous polls a jumla: Chidambaram

Chidambaram said on Tuesday said that the Narendra Modi government's claim to be able to create 75 lakh jobs by March is "outrageous".

Jan 31, 2018, 00:57 AM IST
News at a glance: January 29, 2018

News at a glance: January 29, 2018

Jan 29, 2018, 09:41 AM IST
Congress insulted 'poor Indians': BJP on Chidambaram's pakoda jibe

Congress insulted 'poor Indians': BJP on Chidambaram's pakoda jibe

Chidambaram's tweet-storm had sought to draw a distinction between 'employment' and 'self-employment'.

Jan 29, 2018, 07:14 AM IST
 Govt's muscular militaristic approach won't solve Kashmir problems: Congress leader Chidambaram

Govt's muscular militaristic approach won't solve Kashmir problems: Congress leader Chidambaram

Rajnath Singh has said that India had shown it can attack its enemies not only on its soil, but also in a foreign territory, if need be.

Jan 22, 2018, 21:45 PM IST
Modi's 'muscular' and 'militaristic' ways failed to end militancy in Kashmir, says Chidambaram

Modi's 'muscular' and 'militaristic' ways failed to end militancy in Kashmir, says Chidambaram

On December 31, 2017, five CRPF jawans were killed when heavily armed terrorists had launched a pre-dawn attack on a CRPF camp in Pulwama district.

Jan 07, 2018, 14:05 PM IST
BJP MPs object to Chidambaram chairing Aadhaar meets

BJP MPs object to Chidambaram chairing Aadhaar meets

A war of words erupted in a meeting of a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs on Wednesday.

Dec 27, 2017, 23:46 PM IST
BJP not unbeatable under Narendra Modi's leadership: Chidambaram

BJP not unbeatable under Narendra Modi's leadership: Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on lack of job creation and said jobs would be a critical factor in polls over the next 16 months, including the

Dec 24, 2017, 12:30 PM IST
PM Modi made speech, Amit Shah gave interviews, why was only Rahul targetted, asks Chidambaram

PM Modi made speech, Amit Shah gave interviews, why was only Rahul targetted, asks Chidambaram

Former Finance Minister questioned the Election Commission for allegedly ignoring speeches given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other BJP leaders in poll code violation. 

Dec 14, 2017, 10:21 AM IST
Manmohan Singh right in demanding PM Modi's apology: Chidambaram

Manmohan Singh right in demanding PM Modi's apology: Chidambaram

Chidambaram on Monday said former Manmohan Singh is "absolutely right in demanding an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Dec 11, 2017, 23:02 PM IST
Calling Hardik, Alpesh, Jignesh 'HAJ' is divisive politics, says Chidambaram

Calling Hardik, Alpesh, Jignesh 'HAJ' is divisive politics, says Chidambaram

Chidambaram on Monday slammed the BJP for terming PAAS leader Hardik Patel, OBC leader Alpesh Thakore and SC/ST leader Jignesh Mevani as "HAJ".

Dec 04, 2017, 13:53 PM IST
Ivanka's remarks on poverty alleviation was for UPA govt, says Chidambaram

Ivanka's remarks on poverty alleviation was for UPA govt, says Chidambaram

Ivanka Trump on Tuesday said reducing the gender gap in the labour force by half can help boost Indian economy by over USD 150 billion in the next three years.

Nov 28, 2017, 23:08 PM IST
'Modi's campaign is about himself. Has he forgotten he is PM?' Chidambaram attacks BJP

'Modi's campaign is about himself. Has he forgotten he is PM?' Chidambaram attacks BJP

The battle for Gujarat has intensified with both Congress and BJP launching scathing attacks at each other.

Nov 28, 2017, 10:33 AM IST
NITI Aayog VC dubs Chidambaram's stance on Moody's rating as 'baseless'

NITI Aayog VC dubs Chidambaram's stance on Moody's rating as 'baseless'

"No progress was made during the UPA Government's 2nd term, as claimed by Chidambaram. Only corruption and policy paralysis was spoken about during this term," NITI Aayog VC told ANI.

Nov 20, 2017, 18:24 PM IST
'Thank you, Gujarat': Chidambaram takes a dig at Narendra Modi govt after big GST cut

'Thank you, Gujarat': Chidambaram takes a dig at Narendra Modi govt after big GST cut

The former finance minister said the step was being taken keeping the upcoming Gujarat elections in mind.

Nov 11, 2017, 10:11 AM IST
'Was it ethical to heap misery on millions of people?' Chidambaram attacks government on demonetisation

'Was it ethical to heap misery on millions of people?' Chidambaram attacks government on demonetisation

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday attacked the Modi government over demonetisation and questioned how it was being called an "ethical step" when jobs were destroyed and several

Nov 08, 2017, 14:24 PM IST
Paradise Papers: 714 Indian names in biggest offshore tax evasion data leak

Paradise Papers: 714 Indian names in biggest offshore tax evasion data leak

"In all, there are 714 Indians in the tally," said the Indian Express in a front-page banner story done as part of a world-wide probe carried out by the International Consortium of Investigative

Nov 06, 2017, 17:23 PM IST
Modi attacks Chidambaram, says Congress shamelessly endorsing Azadi in Kashmir

Modi attacks Chidambaram, says Congress shamelessly endorsing Azadi in Kashmir

Without naming Chidambaram, PM Modi said, “Yesterday’s statement of a Congress leader on Kashmir clearly shows how the party feels on surgical strikes and bravery of our Army.”

Oct 29, 2017, 16:35 PM IST
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