The predominantly agrarian Kallakurichi (SC) assembly constituency comprising Kallakurichi and Thiyagadurgam panchayat unions forms one of the largest areas dominated by low-income groups, agricultural laborers and Dalits. These areas have remained so for decades, now without any improvement in the socio-economic conditions of their inhabitants.
After the 2008 delimitation exercise, the constituency became a reserved segment and consistently returned AIADMK candidates in the 2011, 2016 and 2021 elections. This time the constituency is heading for a strong fight between the AIADMK and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK).
Published – 17 Apr 2026 20:56 IST
