 The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the elections in 1977 and between 1977 and 1989, the seat was alternatively held by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam or the Indian National Congress.Since 1989, barring an interregnum of five years between 1991 and 1996, the seat has been held by Ko.Si.