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Chellaswamy R

Chellaswamy R won Padmanabhapuram (AC 232) in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election as the CPM candidate, polling 68,900 votes and winning by a margin of 15,569.

Chellaswamy R MLA photo
CPM
MLA · Padmanabhapuram
Age
65 yrs (ECI affidavit, 2026)
Constituency
Padmanabhapuram · AC 232
District
Kanniyakumari
Party
Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Profession
Social Service
2026 Result
Won by 15,569 votes
Education
Bachelor Degree in 1980 From Marthandam Christian College, Marthandam, Madurai Kamaraj University
⚠️ 1 Case(s)CPM — Communist Party of India (Marxist)
68,9002026 Votesin the assembly election
15,569Marginvotes ahead of runner-up
PadmanabhapuramConstituencyAC 232 · Kanniyakumari
CPMPartyCommunist Party of India (Ma
65 yrsAgeas of 2026
₹78.0 LDeclared AssetsECI affidavit, 2026
1Criminal Casesdeclared in affidavit

At a glance

2026 Votes2026 வாக்குகள்
68,900
in the assembly election
Marginவெற்றி இடைவெளி
15,569
votes ahead of runner-up
Constituencyதொகுதி
Padmanabhapuram
AC 232 · Kanniyakumari
Partyகட்சி
CPM
Communist Party of India (Marxis
Ageவயது
65 yrs
as of 2026
Declared Assetsஅறிவித்த சொத்துகள்
₹78.0 L
ECI affidavit, 2026
Criminal Casesவழக்குகள்
1 pending
declared in affidavit
Liabilitiesபொறுப்புகள்
₹13.0 L
ECI affidavit

ECI Affidavit (2026)

1 pending criminal case(s) declared. Total assets: ₹78.0 L.

⚠️ 1 pending case(s) — 1 pending case(s) declared in ECI affidavit. Presumed innocent until proven guilty.
ItemValue
Total declared assets₹78.0 L
Source: Election Commission of India affidavit, 2026 — ADR India / myneta.info View ECI result →

Education & Profession

Profession
Social Service
Education (ECI)
Bachelor Degree in 1980 From Marthandam Christian College, Marthandam, Madurai Kamaraj University

How the 2026 Padmanabhapuram vote went

Chellaswamy R polled 68,900 votes, winning Padmanabhapuram by a margin of 15,569 votes.

#CandidatePartyVotes
1 Chellaswamy R CPM 68,900
→ View full results with all candidates on ECI

Path to the Assembly

Pre-2026
Background in Social Service.
2025–2026
Selected as CPM candidate for Padmanabhapuram (AC #232) for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
23 Apr 2026
Elected from Padmanabhapuram on the CPM ticket — 68,900 votes, winning by 15,569 votes in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election.
11 May 2026
Sworn in as MLA in the inaugural session of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

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5Rajesh Kumar SCONGKilliyoor

FAQ — Chellaswamy R

Who is Chellaswamy R?

Chellaswamy R is the elected MLA representing Padmanabhapuram constituency (AC #232) in Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. A Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) member, Chellaswamy won the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election with 68,900 votes and a win margin of 15,569 votes.

What party does Chellaswamy belong to, and what is their position?

Chellaswamy is a member of Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM). In the 2026 Assembly elections, CPM fielded Chellaswamy as its candidate for Padmanabhapuram (AC #232).

What are Chellaswamy's declared assets and criminal cases?

Per the 2026 ECI affidavit: declared assets ₹78.0 L. Criminal cases: 1 pending case(s). Source: Election Commission of India / ADR India / MyNeta.info.

How did Chellaswamy win the Padmanabhapuram constituency in 2026?

Chellaswamy R won Padmanabhapuram (AC #232) as the CPM candidate in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, polling 68,900 votes with a victory margin of 15,569 votes. Padmanabhapuram is in Kanniyakumari district.

Where can I verify Chellaswamy's election data?

All data is from official sources: ECI official result for Padmanabhapuram, the self-sworn ECI candidate affidavit (ADR India / MyNeta.info), and TNMla.in's verified database. Data verified May 2026.

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