Colachel Assembly Election Results 2026
The Colachel constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2026 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise and 74.04% of voting was recorded in this constituency..
Dr. Tharagai Cuthbert of the Indian National Congress won the seat by defeating Prem Alex Lawrence of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam with a margin of 2833 votes.The Colachel Assembly constituency falls under the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate Vijay Vasanth won the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 179907 votes, defeating Pon Radhakrishnan of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Below you can find the Colachel Assembly Elections Results 2026, the winner and runner-up details, and more.
Colachel Candidates List
Tamil Nadu Assembly Constituencies
Colachel Assembly Election Results 2026 to 2011
Colachel Assembly Election Results (2026)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dr. Tharagai Cuthbert
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
66,207
Lead:
2,833
|
33.27% |
| Prem Alex Lawrence | Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam | 63,374 | 31.84% |
| T. Shivakumar | Bharatiya Janata Party | 54,384 | 27.33% |
| Ancy Sobha Rani | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 12,458 | 6.26% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 581 | 0.29% |
| Selvaraj. M | Independent | 349 | 0.18% |
| Rajasingh. C | Bahujan Samaj Party | 314 | 0.16% |
| Anthony Muthu. S.m | Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation) | 304 | 0.15% |
| Saravanan. M | Independent | 255 | 0.13% |
| Ganesh. N | Thamizhaka Padaippalar Makkal Katchi | 244 | 0.12% |
| Christ Miller. S | All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam | 145 | 0.07% |
| Koil Raj. R | Naam Indiar Party | 140 | 0.07% |
| Antony Alankaram. K | Independent | 134 | 0.07% |
| Murali. M | Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi | 124 | 0.06% |
Colachel Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Prince
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
90,681
Lead:
24,832
|
49.56% |
| P.ramesh | Bharatiya Janata Party | 65,849 | 35.99% |
| Aandrani Ashlin | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 18,202 | 9.95% |
| Latish Mary | Makkal Needhi Maiam | 2,127 | 1.16% |
| M. Sivakumar | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 1,332 | 0.73% |
| Anthony Muthu S.m. | Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation) | 1,218 | 0.67% |
| Krishna Kumar A. | Anaithu Makkal Puratchi Katchi | 1,145 | 0.63% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 878 | 0.48% |
| Anish K.m. | Bahujan Samaj Party | 831 | 0.45% |
| Vijayakumar R. | Independent | 272 | 0.15% |
| Marystella R. | Independent | 201 | 0.11% |
| Mohammed Ali, Professor, S. | Independent | 130 | 0.07% |
| Raja C. | Shiv Sena | 103 | 0.06% |
Colachel Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Prince J.g.
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
67,195
Lead:
26,028
|
40.57% |
| Ramesh P | Bharatiya Janata Party | 41,167 | 24.86% |
| Patchaimal K.t. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 39,218 | 23.68% |
| Sambathchandra R. | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 12,909 | 7.79% |
| Prabaharan T. | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 2,281 | 1.38% |
| Others | Others | 1,593 | 0.96% |
| Alexanderrajkumar A | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 772 | 0.47% |
| Selvaraj M | Independent | 339 | 0.20% |
| Aakhashdhev M | Gandhiya Makkal Iyakkam | 277 | 0.17% |
| Christopher M. | Independent | 230 | 0.14% |
| Nagarajan K. | Independent | 224 | 0.14% |
Colachel Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Prince.j.g
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
58,428
Lead:
11,821
|
40.16% |
| Larence.p | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 46,607 | 32.03% |
| Ramesh.p | Bharatiya Janata Party | 35,778 | 24.59% |
| Anthony Muthu.s.m | Communist Party Of India (marxist-leninist) (liberation) | 1,566 | 1.08% |
| Varkees Tharuma Raj.g | Independent | 1,262 | 0.87% |
| Abu Thahir.a.p | Bahujan Samaj Party | 872 | 0.60% |
| Kathiresan.v | Independent | 537 | 0.37% |
| Selvaraj.m | Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha | 438 | 0.30% |
Strike Rate
Colachel MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dr. Tharagai Cuthbert | INC | 66,207 | 2,833 | 33.27% |
| 2021 | Prince | INC | 90,681 | 24,832 | 49.56% |
| 2016 | Prince J.g. | INC | 67,195 | 26,028 | 40.57% |
| 2011 | Prince.j.g | INC | 58,428 | 11,821 | 40.16% |
Colachel Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dr. Tharagai Cuthbert | INC |
66,207
(Lead:
2,833)
|
33.27% |
| Prem Alex Lawrence | TVK | 63,374 | 31.84% | |
| 2021 | Prince | INC |
90,681
(Lead:
24,832)
|
49.56% |
| P.ramesh | BJP | 65,849 | 35.99% | |
| 2016 | Prince J.g. | INC |
67,195
(Lead:
26,028)
|
40.57% |
| Ramesh P | BJP | 41,167 | 24.86% | |
| 2011 | Prince.j.g | INC |
58,428
(Lead:
11,821)
|
40.16% |
| Larence.p | AIADMK | 46,607 | 32.03% |
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Tamil Nadu Colachel Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Colachel Assembly seat in the 2026 election?
Dr. Tharagai Cuthbert of the Indian National Congress (INC) won the Colachel Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating Prem Alex Lawrence of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) by a margin of 2833 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Colachel constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Colachel constituency is 100% INC and 0% TVK, with INC won 4 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2026 Colachel Assembly Election?
Dr. Tharagai Cuthbert (INC) received 33.27% vote share.
Prem Alex Lawrence (TVK) received 31.84% vote share.
What were the results of the 2026 Colachel Assembly Election?
Dr. Tharagai Cuthbert (INC) won the 2026 election with 66207 votes, leading by 2833 votes and securing a 33.27% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Colachel Assembly constituency fall under?
The Colachel Assembly constituency falls under the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency of Kanniyakumari district.
What was the margin of victory in the Colachel Assembly Election 2026?
Dr. Tharagai Cuthbert (INC) won the Colachel Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 2833 votes over Prem Alex Lawrence (TVK).
What are the key constituencies in the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha area?
The Colachel Assembly constituency is part of the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Kanniyakumari, Nagercoil, Padmanabhapuram, Vilavancode, Killiyoor.
Who were the top candidates for the Colachel Assembly Election 2026?
The top candidates in the Colachel Assembly Election 2026 were:
Dr. Tharagai Cuthbert (INC)
Prem Alex Lawrence (TVK)
T. Shivakumar (BJP)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Dr. Tharagai Cuthbert (INC) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Colachel Assembly Election 2026?
The voter turnout in the Colachel Assembly Election 2026 was 74.04%
This page contains historical election results sourced from the Election Commission of India (ECI). It is for archival and informational purposes only and does not represent current or ongoing election updates. The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.
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