Thooththukkudi (Lok Sabha constituency)
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Thoothukudi is a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. Originally Tiruchendur constituency, it was delimited to Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi constituencies during 2009 Lok Sabha election.
Assembly segments
The constituency was formed after the 2008 delimitation. Following are the assembly constituencies;
Members of Parliament
| Lok Sabha | Duration | Member | Political Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 2009-2014 | S. R. Jeyadurai | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 16th | 2014-present | Jayasingh Thiyagaraj Natterjee | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
Election results
2009
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMK | S. R. Jeyadurai | 311017 | |||
| AIADMK | Dr. Cynthia Pandian | 234368 | |||
| Majority | |||||
| Turnout | 656164 | ||||
| DMK hold | Swing | ||||
| UPA gain from TF | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "An industrial hub lagging behind in basic facilities". The Hindu. 12 May 2009.
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See also
