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Communist Party of India
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Communist Party of India

Historical performance and candidate intelligence for Communist Party of India across Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections.

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CPI Election Performance and Vote Share in Tamil Nadu

This page provides a comprehensive overview of Communist Party of India (CPI) in Tamil Nadu. Explore their election performance through seats won and vote share trends across assembly elections, along with detailed candidate analytics and financial profiles.

What is the election performance of CPI in Tamil Nadu?

Communist Party of India has contested multiple assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. The party's voter support is reflected in its vote share percentage and total votes received across various election cycles, as detailed in the analytics below.

Performance Overview

Historical statistics across all elections

Elections Contested

5

Candidates Fielded

37

Seats Won

2

Win Rate

5.4%

Best Performance

N/A

Historical Peak

2026

Key Insights

High-value candidate intelligence

Youngest

SENTHIL KUMAR.S

31 yrs

Highest Assets

RAMACHANDRAN. T

₹8.3 Cr

Women Rep.

2

Candidates

Criminal Cases

RAMACHANDRAN.T

25 cases

Graduates

9

Candidates

New Faces

28

First-timers

Vote Share Across Elections

See how this party’s assembly vote share has changed over time.

Vote Share Trend

Historical percentage trend across elections

Latest Election

Latest Auto-selected

2021 Assembly

Vote Share

1.1%

Total Votes

5.0 Lakh

Data reflected based on the official ECI records for 2021.

Vote share increased 0.3 pts from 2016

This analytical chart tracks voter support trends for the party across Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. While seats won reflect electoral victories in specific constituencies,vote share percentage represents the broader base of support among the electorate. The latest results highlight the party's current standing and growth patterns compared to previous cycles.

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Highest Vote Share

2.0%

2011

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Latest Vote Share

1.1%

Latest election

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Total Votes (Latest)

5.05 Lakh

2021 Election

Election Breakdown

Sorted Newest First
Election YearVote Share %Total Votes
2021
1.1%5.05 Lakh
2016
0.8%3.40 Lakh
2011
2.0%7.27 Lakh
2006
1.6%5.32 Lakh
2001
1.6%4.45 Lakh

Candidate Analytics

Detailed profile breakdowns

Age Distribution

Candidate age demographics

Youth (Below 40)2 (5%)
Middle Age (40-50)7 (19%)
Senior (Above 50)28 (76%)

Wealth Distribution

Candidate asset declarations

Crorepatis11 (29.7%)
High Assets (50L - 1Cr)6 (15%)
Moderate Assets (Below 50L)20 (54%)

Gender Diversity

Candidate representation profile

5.4%Women

Male Candidates

35

Female Candidates

2

“Representation analysis: Within this context, 5.4% of candidates are female. Gender diversity metrics reflect the party's democratic outreach efforts.”

Candidate Directory

Exploring 0 profiles across all elections

Education Profile

In terms of educational qualifications, CPI has fielded a total of 9 graduates and post-graduates. The most prevalent education level observed is "Others".

Financial Profile

The median asset declaration is ₹25,27,776. Approximately 29.7% of the candidates are crorepatis.

Electoral Context

How did CPI perform relative to the state-level benchmarks? Explore the full 2021 assembly insights to see winning margins, vote share distributions, and analytical breakdowns.

Explore 2021 Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MLAs does CPI have in Tamil Nadu?

Communist Party of India (CPI) currently has several representatives in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. You can view the full list of constituencies they represent on this page.

Which constituencies are represented by CPI?

Consituencies such as those listed in the Candidate Roster section above are represented by CPI candidates and MLAs.

Where can I view the current CPI MLA list?

The complete and current list of CPI MLAs, along with their photos, assets, and election history, is available here on KnowYourMLA.

What was CPI's vote share in the latest Tamil Nadu Assembly election?

Communist Party of India received a vote share of significant percentage% in the most recent election it contested. Detailed year-by-year vote share data is available in the "Vote Share Across Elections" section.

How has CPI's voter support changed over time?

Voter support for CPI, measured by total votes and vote share percentage, has evolved across different assembly cycles. You can track these trends through our interactive charts documenting their performance since 2011.

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