Coimbatore Lok Sabha constituency has undergone changes in its assembly segments over the years. Initially established in 2009, it comprised several assembly segments, each represented by different members from various political parties. These segments include Palladam, Sulur, Kavundampalayam, Coimbatore North, Coimbatore South, and Singanallur. Notably, before the delimitation in 2009, the constituency included Coimbatore West, Coimbatore East, Perur, Singanallur, Palladam, and Tiruppur.
Summarizing the assembly segments of Coimbatore Lok Sabha constituency, along with details of their respective members, districts, party affiliations, and reservation status:
| Assembly Segment | Name | District | Member | Reserved for (SC/ST/None) | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | Palladam | Tiruppur | M. S. M. Anandan | None | AIADMK |
| 116 | Sulur | Coimbatore | V. P. Kandasamy | AIADMK | |
| 117 | Kavundampalayam | Coimbatore | P. R. G. Arunkumar | AIADMK | |
| 118 | Coimbatore North | Coimbatore | Amman K. Arjunan | AIADMK | |
| 120 | Coimbatore South | Coimbatore | Vanathi Srinivasan | BJP | |
| 121 | Singanallur | Coimbatore | K. R. Jayaram | AIADMK |
Election 2024
| Vote share of Winning candidates |
|---|
| Year | Vote Share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 45.85 |
| 2014 | 37.24 |
| 2009 | 35.64 |
| 2004 | 57.46 |
| 1999 | 49.21 |
| 1998 | 55.85 |
| 1996 | 56.79 |
| 1991 | 58.67 |
| 1989 | 56.68 |
| 1984 | 57.77 |
| 1980 | 54.29 |
| 1977 | 52.06 |
| 1971 | 53.05 |
| 1967 | 57.93 |
| 1962 | 39.06 |
| 1957 | 47.76 |
Election Results History:
Vote Share of Winning Candidates
| Year | Vote Share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 45.85 |
| 2014 | 37.24 |
| 2009 | 35.64 |
| 2004 | 57.46 |
| 1999 | 49.21 |
| 1998 | 55.85 |
| 1996 | 56.79 |
| 1991 | 58.67 |
| 1989 | 56.68 |
| 1984 | 57.77 |
| 1980 | 54.29 |
| 1977 | 52.06 |
| 1971 | 53.05 |
| 1967 | 57.93 |
| 1962 | 39.06 |
| 1957 | 47.76 |
General Elections 2024
2024 Indian general election: Coimbatore
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIADMK | Singai G. Ramachandran | |||
| BJP | K. Annamalai | |||
| DMK | Ganapathi P. Rajkumar | |||
| NTK | Kalamani Jeganathan | |||
| NOTA | None of the Above | |||
| Margin of Victory | ||||
| Turnout | ||||
| Registered Electors | ||||
| Swing |
General Elections 2019
2019 Indian general election: Coimbatore
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI(M) | P. R. Natarajan | 571,150 | 45.85 | +42.90 |
| BJP | C. P. Radhakrishnan | 392,007 | 31.47 | -2.15 |
| MNM | R. Mahendran | 145,104 | 11.65 | |
| NTK | S. Kalyana Sundaram | 60,519 | 4.86 | |
| Independent | N. R. Appathurai | 38,061 | 3.06 | |
| NOTA | None of the above | 23,190 | 1.86 | +0.36 |
| Margin of Victory | 1,79,143 | 14.38 | 10.76 | |
| Turnout | 12,45,644 | 63.86 | -3.80 | |
| Registered Electors | 19,58,904 | 13.88 | ||
| CPI(M) gain from AIADMK | Swing | 8.6 |
General Elections 2014
2014 Indian general election: Coimbatore
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIADMK | P. Nagarajan | 431,717 | 37.24 | |
| BJP | C. P. Radhakrishnan | 389,701 | 33.62 | 29.01 |
| DMK | K. Ganeshkumar | 217,083 | 18.73 | |
| INC | R. Prabhu | 56,962 | 4.91 | -26.03 |
| CPI(M) | P. R. Natarajan | 34,197 | 2.95 | -32.69 |
| NOTA | None of the above | 17,428 | 1.50 | |
| AAP | Pon. Chandran | 6,680 | 0.58 | |
| Margin of Victory | 42,016 | 3.62 | -1.08 | |
| Turnout | 11,59,192 | 68.40 | -3.29 | |
| Registered Electors | 17,20,221 | 47.81 | ||
| AIADMK gain from CPI(M) | Swing | 1.60 |
And so on…
History of Coimbatore Lok Sabha Constituency
Overview:
Coimbatore constituency, redefined after the 2008 delimitation exercise, holds significance in the political landscape of Tamil Nadu, India. Situated in the southern region, it comprises several assembly constituencies, including Palladam, Sulur, Kavundampalayam, Coimbatore North, Coimbatore South, and Singanallur.
Constituency Details:
- Country: India
- Region: South India
- State: Tamil Nadu
- Assembly Constituencies: Palladam, Sulur, Kavundampalayam, Coimbatore North, Coimbatore South, Singanallur
- Established: 2009
- Total Electors: 21,04,577
- Reservation: None
Member of Parliament:
- 17th Lok Sabha
- Incumbent: P. R. Natarajan
- Party: CPI(M)
- Elected Year: 2019
This constituency plays a pivotal role in representing the diverse interests and concerns of its constituents on the national stage.
Election Results Through the Years
General Elections 2009: In the 2009 Indian general election for Coimbatore, P. R. Natarajan of CPI(M) secured victory with 293,165 votes, constituting 35.64% of the total. The INC candidate, R. Prabhu, followed closely with 254,501 votes, making up 30.94% of the ballots. The voter turnout saw a significant increase of 15.20% compared to the previous election, with 8,22,566 individuals casting their votes.
General Elections 2004: The 2004 Indian general election witnessed K. Subbarayan from CPI emerging victorious with 504,981 votes, commanding 57.46% of the total share. C. P. Radhakrishnan of BJP trailed behind with 3,40,476 votes, accounting for 38.74% of the ballots. Although voter turnout experienced a slight decline, with 55.51% participation, the CPI gained ground from the BJP, marking a swing of 8.25%.
General Elections 1999: In the 1999 Indian general election, C. P. Radhakrishnan of BJP retained the seat with 430,068 votes, constituting 49.21% of the total share. The CPI candidate, R. Nallakannu, secured 3,75,991 votes, amounting to 43.02% of the ballots. Despite a decrease in voter turnout, which stood at 55.63%, the BJP maintained its position, albeit with a swing of -7.59%.
General Elections 1998: 1998 witnessed C. P. Radhakrishnan of BJP clinching victory with 449,269 votes, making up 55.85% of the total. The DMK candidate, K. R. Subbian, secured 3,04,593 votes, constituting 37.86% of the ballots. Despite a decrease in voter turnout, the BJP managed to gain ground from the DMK, with a swing of -0.95%.
General Elections 1996: The 1996 Indian general election saw M. Ramanathan from DMK emerging victorious with 463,807 votes, commanding 56.79% of the total share. C. K. Kuppuswamy of INC trailed behind with 2,01,020 votes, accounting for 24.61% of the ballots. Voter turnout experienced an increase, with 64.40% participation, while the DMK gained ground from the INC, marking a swing of -1.88%.
General Elections 1991: In the 1991 Indian general election, C. K. Kuppuswamy of INC secured victory with 408,891 votes, constituting 58.67% of the total share. The CPI(M) candidate, K. Ramani, followed closely with 2,22,827 votes, making up 31.97% of the ballots. Despite a slight decrease in voter turnout, which stood at 60.86%, the INC maintained its position with a swing of 1.99%.
General Elections 1989: 1989 witnessed C. K. Kuppuswamy of INC retaining the seat with 426,721 votes, amounting to 56.68% of the total share. R. Umanath from CPI(M) secured 2,86,653 votes, constituting 38.07% of the ballots. Despite a decrease in voter turnout, the INC held its ground with a swing of -1.10%.
General Elections 1984: The 1984 Indian general election saw C. A. Balakrishnan from INC emerging victorious with 355,525 votes, commanding 57.77% of the total share. R. Umanath of CPI(M) secured 2,53,006 votes, making up 41.11% of the ballots. Voter turnout experienced an increase, with 71.32% participation, while the INC gained ground from the CPI(M), marking a swing of 3.48%.
General Elections 1980: In the 1980 Indian general election, R. Ram Mohan Alias Era Mohan from DMK secured victory with 276,975 votes, constituting 54.29% of the total share. Parvathi Krishnan of CPI trailed behind with 2,20,866 votes, accounting for 43.29% of the ballots. Despite a decrease in voter turnout, which stood at 66.06%, the DMK gained ground from the CPI, marking a swing of 2.23%.
General Elections 1977: 1977 witnessed Parvathi Krishnan of CPI retaining the seat with 267,424 votes, making up 52.06% of the total share. K. C. Palanisamy from INC(O) secured 2,46,246 votes, constituting 47.94% of the ballots. Despite a slight decrease in voter turnout, which stood at 70.39%, the CPI held its ground with a swing of -0.98%.
General Elections 1971: The 1971 Indian general election saw K. Baladhandayutham from CPI emerging victorious with 214,824 votes, commanding 53.05% of the total share. Ramaswamy of INC(O) secured 1,37,771 votes, making up 34.02% of the ballots. Despite a decrease in voter turnout, which stood at 67.48%, the CPI gained ground from the INC(O), marking a swing of -4.88%.
General Elections 1967: In the 1967 Indian general election, K. Ramani from CPI(M) secured victory with 240,856 votes, constituting 57.93% of the total share. N. Mahalingam of INC trailed behind with 1,74,935 votes, accounting for 42.07% of the ballots. Despite a decrease in voter turnout, which stood at 76.18%, the CPI(M) gained ground from the INC, marking a swing of 18.87%.
General Elections 1962: 1962 witnessed P. R. Ramakrishnan from INC retaining the seat with 151,019 votes, making up 39.06% of the total share. Parvathi Krishnan of CPI secured 1,08,458 votes, constituting 28.05% of the ballots. Despite a decrease in voter turnout, which stood at 78.08%, the INC gained ground from the CPI, marking a swing of -8.70%.
General Elections 1957: The 1957 Indian general election saw Parvathi Krishnan from CPI emerging victorious with 110,454 votes, commanding 47.76% of the total share. P. S. Rangasami of INC secured 95,442 votes, making up 41.27% of the ballots. Despite a decrease in voter turnout, which stood at 50.02%, the CPI gained ground from the INC.
General Elections 1951: In the 1951–52 Indian general election, T. A. Ramalingam from INC won the seat unopposed, marking the party’s victory in the new seat.
These elections reflect the dynamic political landscape of Coimbatore over the decades, showcasing shifts in voter preferences and party dominance.