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Coimbatore Lok Sabha Elections

Coimbatore Lok Sabha Constituency is one of the 39 parliamentary constituencies of Tamil Nadu. Coimbatore Lok Sabha Constituency (constituency number 20) came into existence in 1952.

It consists of six Vidhan Sabha segments.

The constituency is not reserved for any category, which means it falls into the General Category.

Coimbatore is also the second largest city in the state. It is the sixteenth largest urban agglomeration of the country and is situated in the western region of the state.

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

P Nagarajan of the AIADMK is the incumbent Member of Parliament from the Coimbatore Lok Sabha Constituency.

In the 2014 polls, P Nagarajan secured 431717 votes to defeat CP Radhakrishnan of the BJP who secured 389701 votes.

In the 2014 polls, the number of electors here was 1,720,211 out of which 1,176,620 cast their votes.

The voter turnout recorded here was 68.40 %.

For the 2019 Lok Sabha election, the Bharatiya Janata Party-AIADMK alliance candidate CP Radhakrishnan has been renominated from this constituency.

Radhakrishnan, a former MP, was also previously the BJP’s state chief.

Meanwhile, the CPM has fielded PR Natarajan to contest from this seat.

The BSP has declared P Govindan as its candidate from the Coimbatore Lok Sabha 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
Natarajan, P.R CPI(M)

Won

571150
Radhakrishnan, C.P. BJP

Lost

392007
Mahendran, R MNM

Lost

145104
Kalyana Sundaram, S NTK

Lost

60519
Appathurai, N.R IND

Lost

38061
Nota NOTA

Lost

23190
Govindan, P BSP

Lost

4314
Krishnan, V IND

Lost

2916
Kanagasabapathy, G IND

Lost

2727
Radhakrishnan, U IND

Lost

2633
Manikandan, P TIK

Lost

2307
Radhakrishnan, P IND

Lost

1627
Dhanapal, M IND

Lost

1538
Pushpanantham, V IND

Lost

1422
Natarajan, A IND

Lost

1370

Coimbatore News

WATCH: Tamil Nadu Woman Almost Run Over By Car During Chain-Snatching Attempt

WATCH: Tamil Nadu Woman Almost Run Over By Car During Chain-Snatching Attempt

The chain-snatching incident took place when the woman, a resident of Tamil Nadu's ​​Coimbatore, was on her morning walk. 

May 17, 2023, 11:31 AM IST
Chennai-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express Fully Booked Within 30 Minutes, Ahead Of Flag Off By PM Modi

Chennai-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express Fully Booked Within 30 Minutes, Ahead Of Flag Off By PM Modi

The Chennai-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express is expected to take around 6 hours to cover the 495.28 kilometres between Chennai and Coimbatore (Kovai).

Apr 08, 2023, 14:55 PM IST
PM Modi To Flag-Off Chennai-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express On April 8

PM Modi To Flag-Off Chennai-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express On April 8

During the trials, the Chennai-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express completed the journey between the stations in 5 hours and 38 minutes i.e., 22 minutes ahead of schedule.

Apr 05, 2023, 12:14 PM IST
Chennai-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express Completes Trial Run, Arrives 22 Min Ahead Of Schedule

Chennai-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express Completes Trial Run, Arrives 22 Min Ahead Of Schedule

The Vande Bharat Express train from Chennai to Coimbatore will have eight coaches, including one executive coach, and 530 seats in all, reports PTI.

Mar 30, 2023, 16:53 PM IST
'Attacks' On Bihar Migrant Workers: Complaint Filed Against LJP Chief Chirag Paswan In Tamil Nadu

'Attacks' On Bihar Migrant Workers: Complaint Filed Against LJP Chief Chirag Paswan In Tamil Nadu

Citing confusion in the state, triggered by Chirag Paswan`s meeting with Governor TN Ravi, the members of Marumalarchi Makkal Iyakkam filed a complaint in Coimbatore.

Mar 07, 2023, 18:22 PM IST
Coimbatore to Face Water Scarcity as Water Level in Siruvani dam Dips

Coimbatore to Face Water Scarcity as Water Level in Siruvani dam Dips

Siruvani dam and its catchment area are located in Palakkad, Kerala and due to a weak monsoon, the water level in the dam has come down.

Feb 14, 2023, 13:45 PM IST
Sharjah-bound Air Arabia flight grounded in Coimbatore after bird strike

Sharjah-bound Air Arabia flight grounded in Coimbatore after bird strike

After the collision with the plane's engine, one of the two birds died, and all 164 passengers were alighted from the plane to check the damage on the plane, reports IANS.

Jan 02, 2023, 15:17 PM IST
Lok Sabha Election 2024: BJP eyes THESE crucial parliamentary seats; JP Nadda to launch party's Pravas 2.0 Campaign

Lok Sabha Election 2024: BJP eyes THESE crucial parliamentary seats; JP Nadda to launch party's Pravas 2.0 Campaign

Kandhamal and Puri are the two Lok Sabha seats in Odisha and Nilgiris and Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu zeroed down for the visit of Nadda.

Dec 23, 2022, 18:31 PM IST
Tamil Nadu BJP leader arrested for derogatory remarks against Periyar, DMK's A Raja

Tamil Nadu BJP leader arrested for derogatory remarks against Periyar, DMK's A Raja

The arrest resulted in tense moments in the area, as a large number of BJP workers arrived at the spot and squatted on Coimbatore's Avanashi road seeking his immediate release. They also demanded the

Sep 21, 2022, 18:24 PM IST
AI Technology to prevent elephant deaths due to train collision, here's TN govt's plan

AI Technology to prevent elephant deaths due to train collision, here's TN govt's plan

The Tamil Nadu forest department and the Ministry of Railways have decided to install an Artificial intelligence system in the area to warn about elephant crossing, reports IANS.

Aug 15, 2022, 19:16 PM IST
Go First India-Maldives flight makes emergency landing due to false alarm

Go First India-Maldives flight makes emergency landing due to false alarm

The Go First flight going from India to the Maldives had to make an emergency landing in Coimbatore, Kerala after a false alarm went off during the flight, reports ANI.

Aug 12, 2022, 18:02 PM IST
Kozhikode-bound Air India, Air Arabia flights from UAE diverted to Coimbatore due to bad weather

Kozhikode-bound Air India, Air Arabia flights from UAE diverted to Coimbatore due to bad weather

Three planes from Sharjah and Abu Dhabi bound for Kozhikode in Kerala were delayed because of bad weather, joining a number of flights disrupted earlier in the Indian states, reports PTI.

May 25, 2022, 18:53 PM IST
Vistara adds Coimbatore to its domestic network, to start flights from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru

Vistara adds Coimbatore to its domestic network, to start flights from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru

Vistara has now included Coimbatore in its domestic flight network, starting on 20 May the airline will begin flights to and from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Apr 15, 2022, 19:03 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Flood alert sounded along banks of Bhavani river, special commandos team rushed to some districts

Tamil Nadu: Flood alert sounded along banks of Bhavani river, special commandos team rushed to some districts

The Coimbatore district administration issued a flood alert on Wednesday after the Bhavani river received an inflow of 8,000 cusecs from Pillor dam a day before. 

Oct 13, 2021, 16:24 PM IST
Pet dog turns hero, grabs man trying to run away after raping mentally-challenged woman

Pet dog turns hero, grabs man trying to run away after raping mentally-challenged woman

Police have booked the accused under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 376 (2) (e) (raping woman knowing her to be pregnant), 506 (i) (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The

Apr 04, 2021, 09:03 AM IST
Cutting cake depicting tricolour not an 'insult' to Indian flag: Madras High Court

Cutting cake depicting tricolour not an 'insult' to Indian flag: Madras High Court

The case refers to a 2013 public party organised by government officials on Christmas Day in Coimbatore district. During the celebrations, a cake measuring 6 ft in length and 5 ft in breadth,

Mar 23, 2021, 10:52 AM IST
2 rescued, 5 feared trapped as building collapses in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore

2 rescued, 5 feared trapped as building collapses in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore

Two persons have been rescued while five others remain trapped after a building collapsed in Tamil Nadu's Chetty Street area of Coimbatore following incessant rainfall on Sunday (September 6, 2020).

Sep 06, 2020, 23:30 PM IST
Russell's viper gives birth to 35 snakelets in Coimbatore zoo

Russell's viper gives birth to 35 snakelets in Coimbatore zoo

Coimbatore zoo director Senthil Nathan said that the snakes would be handed over to the forest department, adding that not all of them would be able to survive in the forest. 

Aug 09, 2020, 18:30 PM IST
LCA Tejas to join IAF No. 18 Flying Bullets Squadron at Sulur airbase in Coimbatore on May 27

LCA Tejas to join IAF No. 18 Flying Bullets Squadron at Sulur airbase in Coimbatore on May 27

The No 18 Squadron, formed in 1965 with the motto "Teevra aur Nirbhaya" meaning "Swift and Fearless," was earlier flying MiG 27 aircraft.

May 25, 2020, 18:43 PM IST
Tamil Nadu imposes complete lockdown in 5 cities, including Chennai, Coimbatore

Tamil Nadu imposes complete lockdown in 5 cities, including Chennai, Coimbatore

The Chief Minister said that bank and central government offices in these cities would be allowed to function on 33 per cent employee strength whereas the ATMs would function as usual. 

Apr 24, 2020, 18:11 PM IST
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