Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Statutory Recognition & Symbol Orders
| Official Symbol (EN): | Hammer, Sickle and Star |
| சின்னம் (தமிழ்): | சுத்தியல், அரிவாள் மற்றும் நட்சத்திரம் |
| TNSEC Statutory Status: | Reserved National Party Symbol (ECI & TNSEC) |
| Legal Gazette Reference: | TNSEC Order SO0012/2025 Table-1 (Recognized National Parties) |
| State Headquarters: | N. K. Krishnan Maaligai, 48 Vaidyanathan Street, Vepery, Chennai - 600007 |
| Party Flag & Heraldry: | Solid red flag bearing the white crossed hammer and sickle symbol alongside a five-pointed star. |
Leadership Roster & Ideology
| Founder: | P. Sundarayya, E. M. S. Namboodiripad, Jyoti Basu |
| Party President / Head: | Prakash Karat / M. A. Baby (National); P. Shanmugam (TN State Secretary) |
| General Secretary: | P. Shanmugam |
| Assembly Floor Leader: | V. P. Nagaimaali (Kilvelur MLA) |
| Coalition / Alliance: | Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) / INDIA Bloc |
Political Evolution & Electoral History
17th Tamil Nadu Assembly Candidates & MLAs (2026)
Showing 6 contested assembly constituencies with candidate profiles and analytical vote projections.
| AC # | Constituency | District | Candidate Name | Votes | Vote Share % | Margin / Diff | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 232 | Padmanabhapuram | Kanniyakumari | 🏆 Chellaswamy. R | 97,111 | +15,569 | MLA Won | |
| 164 | Kilvelur (SC) | Nagapattinam | 🏆 Latha. T | 79,758 | +2,278 | MLA Won | |
| 178 | Gandarvakottai (SC) | Pudukkottai | M.Chinnadurai | 87,982 | - | 2nd Place | |
| 10 | Thiruvottiyur | Thiruvallur | Sundararaj. L | 59,126 | - | 2nd Place | |
| 127 | Palani | Dindigul | Pandi. N | 22,226 | - | #3 | |
| 35 | Maduranthakam (SC) | Chengalpattu |
Suganthi. P
★ May 2026 won under AIADMK, resigned MLA seat; Won By-Election on 09 Oct 2026 under TVK (+20,040 margin)
|
1,986 | - | #5 |
District-Wise Electoral Performance (2026)
Regional strongholds, contested constituencies, seats won, and cumulative district votes.
| District Name | Seats Won | Contested | Conversion Rate | Total District Votes | Avg Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanniyakumari | 1 | 1 | 97,111 | 46.20% | |
| Nagapattinam | 1 | 1 | 79,758 | 40.07% | |
| Pudukkottai | 0 | 1 | 87,982 | 39.99% | |
| Thiruvallur | 0 | 1 | 59,126 | 27.19% | |
| Dindigul | 0 | 1 | 22,226 | 10.40% |
Historical Assembly Election Track Record
Comparative seats won, candidates fielded, and total voter support across Tamil Nadu elections.
| Election | Assembly Label | Seats Won | Contested | Strike Rate | Total Votes | Avg Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly By-Elections (October 2026) | 0 | 1 | 0% | 1,986 | |
| 2026 | 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Election | 2 | 5 | 40% | 346,203 | |
| 2021 | 16th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 2 | 6 | 33.3% | 424,339 | |
| 2011 | 14th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 9 | 9 | 100% | 892,056 | |
| 2006 | 13th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 9 | 9 | 100% | 879,445 | |
| 2001 | 12th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 6 | 6 | 100% | 473,869 | |
| 1991 | 10th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 1 | 1 | 100% | 777,971 | |
| 1989 | 9th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 15 | 15 | 100% | 836,768 | |
| 1984 | 8th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 5 | 5 | 100% | 619,912 | |
| 1980 | 7th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 11 | 11 | 100% | 601,374 | |
| 1977 | 6th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 5 | 5 | 100% | 473,871 |
Campaign Videos & News Analysis Concerning CPM
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