Tamil Nadu election 2026: Virugambakkam, a fast-developing constituency reels under multiple civic issues

Virugambakkam and its surrounding areas are among the fast-developing neighbourhoods in Chennai. It is home to several residential localities, besides one of Asia’s largest perishable goods markets — the Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex — and Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, formerly Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT).

The constituency comprises several densely populated residential localities, including K.K. Nagar, parts of Ashok Nagar and Vadapalani, Saligramam, Kannabiran Nagar, Virugambakkam, Jafferkhanpet, Koyambedu, and Annai Sathya Nagar.