Tamil Nadu election 2026: Egmore constituency residents weigh infrastructure upgrades against long-standing civic problems

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CONSTITUENCY WATCH

As Metro Rail work is ongoing in Purasawalkam, traffic congestion and disrupted MTC bus services to some pockets remain core issues; travelling on arterial stretches of Demellows Road - Sydenhams Road and Choolai High Road is a harrowing experience for motorists due to sewer work

Updated - April 19, 2026 05:27 pm IST - CHENNAI

An aerial view of Cooum river at Egmore constituency in Chennai | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam

From heritage precincts to bustling residential pockets and commercial activity, Egmore, located in the heart of Chennai is one of the city’s oldest and politically watched constituencies.

Comprising neighbourhoods such as Purasawalkam, Choolai, Egmore, Vepery, Periamet and parts of Chetpet, the constituency has a diverse electorate, including affluent pockets, middle-class families, traders and daily wage workers.

Published - April 02, 2026 05:38 am IST

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