The BJP and the DMK engaged in heated exchanges, showcasing their strength in the recently declared 2024 Lok Sabha election outcomes. Notably, the Chennai South constituency in Tamil Nadu was closely monitored. Speculation hinted at the possibility of Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party State Secretary SG Suryah receiving the ticket, but it was ultimately granted to former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan. Now that the elections are over, let’s take a look at the performance of the BJP in this VIP constituency.
Registered voters – 20,23,133
No. of votes polled – 10,96,026 (54.17% turnout)
It is pretty clear that the BJP has solidified its presence, at least starting with this constituency, demonstrating a notable increase in ground-level voter support compared to the DMK. It is noteworthy that Chennai is traditionally seen as a stronghold of the DMK. Detailed data from the South Chennai constituency illustrates this trend; out of 1939 booths, the BJP clinched the top position in 395 booths, secured second place in 799 booths, third place in 482 booths, and only fell to fourth place in 263 booths.
Assembly Constituency-wise Booth Ranking For South Chennai
Virugambakkam: Out of 270 booths, the BJP attained the top spot in 66 booths, second place in 118 booths, third place in 77 booths, and fourth place in a mere 9 booths.
Saidapet: Out of 254 booths, the BJP attained the top spot in 20 booths, second place in 129 booths, third place in 77 booths, and fourth place in a mere 28 booths.
T Nagar: Out of 229 booths, the BJP attained the top spot in 96 booths, second place in 75 booths, third place in 50 booths, and fourth place in a mere 8 booths.
Mylapore: Out of 262 booths, the BJP attained the top spot in 69 booths, second place in 77 booths, third place in 76 booths, and fourth place in a mere 40 booths.
Velachery: Out of 261 booths, the BJP attained the top spot in 80 booths, second place in 106 booths, third place in 57 booths, and fourth place in a mere 24 booths.
Sholinganallur: Out of 663 booths, the BJP attained the top spot in 64 booths, second place in 294 booths, third place in 151 booths, and fourth place in a mere 154 booths.
“Every brick tells a story”, there’s enormous effort & dedication by thousands of BJP #SouthChennai karyakartas to bring such a result.
Out of 1939 booths in #SouthChennai Lok Sabha Polls 2024 BJP stood
1st in 395 Booths
2nd in 799 Booths
3rd in 482 Booths
4th in 263 Booths. pic.twitter.com/91dfa24bTJ— Dr.SG Suryah (@SuryahSG) June 12, 2024
Splitting the parliamentary constituency into assembly constituencies gives us a better picture of how the votes were polled. The South Chennai constituency comprises Virugambakkam, Saidapet, T Nagar, Mylapore, Velachery, and Sholinganallur Assembly constituencies.
Based on this data following the 2024 election results, the BJP is solidifying its stance and eyeing the 2026 state legislative assembly elections. Critics suggest these booths represent a significant increase in their support to sway the future election and one would need to secure victory in approximately 44-47% of the total booths, equating to 900+ booths. This seems achievable given that the BJP secured the second position in 799 booths.
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