Tamil Nadu 2026 — ANAIKATTU
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the ANAIKATTU Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
A.P.Nandakumar
DMK
+6,360
95,159 Votes
14
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
A.P.NANDAKUMAR
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
21.14 Cr
10 Cases
Education
+2 (HSC)
Profession
Information Awaited
D.VELAZHAGAN
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
3.12 Cr
3 Cases
Education
10th STD - Pass, +1 (11TH STD- Discountinued)
Profession
Information Awaited
M.RAVIKUMAR
Naam Tamilar Katchi
0
0 Cases
Education
DEEE
Profession
Information Awaited
R.VELMURUGAN
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
1.2 L
0 Cases
Education
9th class dropout
Profession
Information Awaited
R.SARAVANAN
Namadhu Makkal Katchi
6.0 L
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
P.JAYASEELAN
Puthiya Tamilagam
1.0 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Com.B.L.D.Co.op
Profession
Information Awaited
V.VINOTHKANNA
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
2.5 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
V.S.VENKATESH
Independent
71.0 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A political science
Profession
Information Awaited
E.SURESH
Independent
31.8 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A. Defence
Profession
Information Awaited
S.SELVAMOORTHY
Independent
1.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
HSC, Graduation in Army
Profession
Information Awaited
M.NANDHA KUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
K.MANOHARAN
Independent
44.2 L
0 Cases
Education
Below 8th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
R.RAMESH
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 14-way contest featuring 8 major parties. 11 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
4 candidates are local residents, while 7 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
A.P.Nandakumar(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
14 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
10th STD - Pass, +1 (11TH STD- Discountinued)
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 3.12 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
7,081 Votes
Win Rate
50%
D.VELAZHAGAN is the incumbent MLA of Anaikattu Constituency, elected in 2026 from AIADMK with a winning margin of 7,081 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Battleground
This constituency shows battleground election outcomes in recent cycles.
Party Leaning
Swing between parties
No single party has consistently dominated recent elections.
Turnout Trend
Increasing
Voter turnout has increasing in recent elections.
Elector Profile
Female-led electorate
Female voters outnumber male voters in this constituency.
Political Stability
Moderate change
The winning party has changed frequently across elections.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 238,715 | 216,318 | 90.62% |
| 2021 | 241,068 | 197,805 | 81.3% |
| 2016 | 231,928 | 181,622 | 78.31% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in anaikattu
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | D.VELAZHAGAN | A AIADMK | 7,081 |
| 2021 | A.P.NANDAKUMAR | D DMK | 6,360 |
| 2016 | A.P.NANDAKUMAR | D DMK | 8,768 |
Election Intelligence
How does anaikattu compare to the statewide trends? Explore the full 2021 assembly election analysis to see performance across all 234 seats, regional patterns, and candidate analytics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current MLA of Anaikattu?
D.VELAZHAGAN from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Anaikattu constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Anaikattu?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Anaikattu was 90.62%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Anaikattu?
There are 14 candidates announced for Anaikattu in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from DMK, TAVK, IND, TVK, PT, NTK, AIADMK, NMK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Anaikattu?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Anaikattu in 2026.