Alagumalai Baluchamy was an Indian politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as an Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate from Nilakottai constituency in 1977, and 1984 elections and from Samayanallur constituency in 1980 election.
Political career Baluchamy's entry into politics was inspired by M.G. Ramachandran (MGR), the founder of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). He was deeply influenced by MGR's vision of social justice and upliftment of the poor, which led him to join AIADMK and actively work towards the welfare of his community.
His dedication to public service and his strong grassroots presence helped him secure multiple electoral victories. He was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for three consecutive terms: 1977 – Nilakottai Constituency (AIADMK) 1980 – Samayanallur Constituency (AIADMK) 1984 – Nilakottai Constituency (AIADMK)
As an MLA, Baluchamy championed several development initiatives, including: Improving rural infrastructure and road connectivity Advocating for farmer welfare schemes Strengthening irrigation and water management in agricultural areas Expanding education and healthcare access in rural communities Election results
1977
[edit] 1977 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election: NilakottaiPartyCandidateVotes%±%AIADMKA. Baluchamy28,29651.19%NewINCM. Muthuperiasamy9,79917.73%−21.15DMKA. Muniyandi8,80215.92%−45.2JPS. K. P. Palusamy8,37815.16%NewMargin of victory18,49733.46%11.22%Turnout55,27549.36%−19.48%Registered electors113,541AIADMK gain from DMKSwing-9.93%
1980
[edit] 1980 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election: SamayanallurPartyCandidateVotes%±%AIADMKA. Baluchamy50,61253.61%9.11%DMKP. Subashchandra Bose42,95845.50%30.48%IndependentM. Chinnappan3030.32%IndependentRakkan2840.30%IndependentK. Muniyandi2530.27%Margin of victory7,6548.11%−10.68%Turnout94,41062.69%3.43%Registered electors152,150AIADMK holdSwing9.11%
1984
[edit] 1984 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election: NilakottaiPartyCandidateVotes%±%AIADMKA. Baluchamy55,16262.88%NewDMKM. Arivazhagan25,31328.86%−9.55INC(J)N. Periasamy5,4006.16%NewIndependentS. P. Janakiraman1,8462.10%NewMargin of victory29,84934.03%10.83%Turnout87,72170.46%5.18%Registered electors130,589AIADMK gain from IndependentSwing1.28%
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