The votes of the 12,000 permanent employees and 10,000 contract workmen of NLCIL in the township will be a decisive factor in the poll outcome in the Neyveli constituency.
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A highly-industrialised region, the Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited Township and parts of Kurinjipadi and Panruti have shaped the identity of Neyveli Assembly constituency.

Since NLCIL’s inception in the town in 1956 and its expansion into a major power producer in the country, the constituency has witnessed rapid development. However, environmental issues such as pollution, groundwater depletion, environmental damage, and land-related grievances remain unaddressed.

Published – April 18, 2026 08:35 pm IST