Communist Party of India
Statutory Recognition & Symbol Orders
| Official Symbol (EN): | Ears of Corn and Sickle |
| சின்னம் (தமிழ்): | கதிர் அரிவாள் |
| TNSEC Statutory Status: | Reserved State Party Symbol in Tamil Nadu (ECI & TNSEC) |
| Legal Gazette Reference: | TNSEC Order SO0012/2025 Table-2 (Recognized State Parties with Reserved Symbols) |
| State Headquarters: | Balan Illam, Sir Thyagaraya Road, T. Nagar, Chennai - 600017 |
| Party Flag & Heraldry: | Red flag with white crossed hammer and sickle in the upper canton. |
Leadership Roster & Ideology
| Founder: | M. N. Roy, Abani Mukherji |
| Party President / Head: | D. Raja (National General Secretary); M. Veerapandian (TN State Secretary) |
| General Secretary: | M. Veerapandian |
| Assembly Floor Leader: | K. Marimuthu (Thiruthuraipoondi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | Thiruthuraipoondi (SC) | Tiruvarur | 🏆 Marimuthu.K | 93,356 | +12,922 | MLA Won | |
| 56 | Thalli | Krishnagiri | 🏆 Ramachandran. T | 81,354 | +5,240 | MLA Won | |
| 203 | Srivilliputhur (SC) | Virudhunagar | Mahalingam.P | 86,570 | - | 2nd Place | |
| 107 | Bhavanisagar (SC) | Erode | P.L.Sundaram | 83,495 | - | 2nd Place | |
| 113 | Tiruppur (North) | Tiruppur | M.Ravi Alias M.Subramanian | 69,905 | - | 2nd Place | |
| 101 | Dharapuram (SC) | Tiruppur |
P. Lakshmanan
★ Won By-Election on 09 Oct 2026 under TVK (+9,471 margin)
|
1,157 | - | #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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiruvarur | 1 | 1 | 93,356 | 43.51% | |
| Krishnagiri | 1 | 1 | 81,354 | 40.81% | |
| Virudhunagar | 0 | 1 | 86,570 | 40.02% | |
| Erode | 0 | 1 | 83,495 | 37.96% | |
| Tiruppur | 0 | 1 | 69,905 | 27.66% |
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 | 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Election | 2 | 5 | 40% | 414,680 | |
| 2026 | Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly By-Elections (October 2026) | 0 | 1 | 0% | 1,157 | |
| 2021 | 16th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 2 | 5 | 40% | 433,637 | |
| 2016 | 15th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 0 | 1 | 0% | 68,184 | |
| 2011 | 14th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 10 | 10 | 100% | 732,188 | |
| 2006 | 13th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 6 | 6 | 100% | 531,460 | |
| 2001 | 12th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 5 | 6 | 83.3% | 469,307 | |
| 1996 | 11th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 8 | 8 | 100% | 579,430 | |
| 1989 | 9th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 3 | 3 | 100% | 292,929 | |
| 1984 | 8th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 2 | 2 | 100% | 495,767 | |
| 1980 | 7th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 9 | 9 | 100% | 488,180 | |
| 1977 | 6th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 5 | 5 | 100% | 505,360 |
Campaign Videos & News Analysis Concerning CPI
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Counting Day Security Lockdown: Round-the-clock CCTV surveillance, CAPF security deployment, and media communication protocols across Tamil Nadu counting centers.
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