The Nilgiris constituency has a stonghold of the congress party for many years. Though a Badaga populated constituency, of late its been represented by members from outside the Badaga community.
For a period of 12 years starting 2009 badagas cannot contest in the elections from the Nilgiris constituency as it has been declared by the Election commission as a SC (Scheduled Cast) constituency and only SC candidates can contest. Badagas belong to the BC (Backward Class).
Badaga | Year | Member of Parliament | Party |
Yes | 1957-62 | ||
Yes | 1962-67 | ||
Yes | 1967-71 | ||
Yes | 1971-77 | ||
No | 1977-80 | ||
No | 1980-84 | ||
No | 1984-89 | ||
No | 1989-91 | ||
No | 1991-96 | ||
No | 1996-98 | ||
Yes | 1998-99 | Master Mathan | |
Yes | 1999-04 | ||
No | 2004-2009 | ||
No | 2009- |
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