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Poompuhar is assembly constituency number 162 of 234 in Tamil Nadu, in Mayiladuthurai district. The next election is expected in April–May 2031.
Current MLA
Nivedha M Murugan
Dravida Munnetra KazhagamMember of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly for Poompuhar, elected in 2026.
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- Seat number162
- DistrictMayiladuthurai
- StateTamil Nadu
- Electors (2026)259,262
- ReservedGeneral
- Lok Sabha seatMayiladuthurai
- Assembly size234 (majority 118)
Poompuhar 2026 election result
Nivedha M Murugan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Poompuhar in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly election with 81,096 votes (36.98%), defeating Pavunraj.S of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam by 8,260 votes. Turnout was 84.57%.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nivedha M Murugan | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 81,096 | 36.98% |
| Pavunraj.S | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 72,836 | 33.21% |
| Vijayalaiyan.J | Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam | 55,902 | 25.49% |
| Ilayanagulan.K | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 6,353 | 2.90% |
Margin 8,260 votes. Figures as published for the 2026 Tamil Nadu election and shown only where two independent compilations agree.
हिंदी में जानकारी
Poompuhar, Tamil Nadu की 234 विधानसभा सीटों में से एक है और Mayiladuthurai ज़िले में आती है। इस सीट का क्रमांक 162 है। यहाँ लगभग 2,59,262 मतदाता हैं। यह सीट सामान्य (अनारक्षित) है। लोकसभा चुनाव में यह क्षेत्र Mayiladuthurai संसदीय सीट के अंतर्गत आता है।
वर्तमान विधायक — Nivedha M Murugan (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), 2026 के विधानसभा चुनाव में निर्वाचित। Nivedha M Murugan का पूरा प्रोफ़ाइल देखें।
मतदाता सूची में अपना नाम देखने, नया वोटर आईडी बनवाने या उसमें सुधार कराने के लिए मतदाता गाइड देखें। यदि आप चुनाव लड़ने की तैयारी कर रहे हैं तो चुनाव प्रचार सेवाएँ देखें।
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- Who is the current MLA of Poompuhar?
- Nivedha M Murugan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the sitting MLA for Poompuhar, elected in 2026.
- When is the next election in Poompuhar?
- The next Tamil Nadu assembly election is expected in April–May 2031. The Election Commission of India announces exact dates roughly 60 days beforehand.
- Who won Poompuhar in the 2026 election, and by what margin?
- Nivedha M Murugan of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won Poompuhar in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly election with 81,096 votes (36.98%), defeating Pavunraj.S of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam by 8,260 votes. Turnout was 84.57%.
- Which district is Poompuhar in?
- Poompuhar assembly constituency is in Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu.
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