Who Will Secure Victory in the Mylapore Constituency?

A four-cornered contest is unfolding in the Mylapore constituency this time. Ranked 25th in the list of Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies, Mylapore is a key seat with both cultural and real estate significance in Chennai district. It falls under the South Chennai Lok Sabha constituency. The historic Kapaleeshwarar Temple, one of the prominent Shiva temples, is located in this constituency. Additionally, the well-known Santhome Basilica is also situated here.

The constituency is marked by the presence of premium residential apartments, reputed schools, and hospitals, making it a high-demand zone in the real estate market. Mylapore serves as a convergence point of Chennai’s heritage and modernity. Alongside upscale housing, a large number of traditional residences also exist. The constituency has a significant population of fishing communities and Brahmin residents, along with a considerable presence of other communities.

Water scarcity, frequent power outages, and long-pending sewage management issues in areas such as Mandaveli and Abhiramapuram continue to persist. Traffic congestion due to ongoing metro rail works remains a major challenge. Additionally, older residential zones face long-standing concerns related to basic infrastructure upgrades and stormwater drainage systems.

Candidates and Background:

The sitting MLA, Thiru Velu, is seeking re-election. Being a local candidate with a reputation for accessibility and having implemented several development initiatives, he remains confident of retaining the seat.

Representing the BJP, former state president and ex-Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan is in the fray. She is campaigning with confidence, banking on the AIADMK-BJP alliance to secure victory.

From the TVK, party treasurer Venkataramanan has been fielded. Hailing from Pammal in Chengalpattu district, he has launched his campaign projecting actor Vijay’s leadership and the promise of political change in Tamil Nadu.

Naam Tamilar Katchi has fielded Arun, a native of Kalapatti in Coimbatore district. He is actively campaigning in Mylapore with confidence of strong public support.

Apart from these, Moorthy from Tamilaga Dravidar Party and independent candidate Vijay Krishna are also contesting from the constituency. With campaigning intensifying, it remains to be seen who will emerge ahead in this closely watched contest.

Voter Demographics:

Male – 93,017

Female – 1,01,691

Third Gender – 23

Total Voters – 1,94,731