Tamil Nadu 2026 — MANAPPARAI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the MANAPPARAI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
ABDUL SAMAD P
DMK
+12,243
98,077 Votes
19
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
P. ABDUL SAMED
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
21.6 L
21 Cases
Education
10th STD
Profession
Information Awaited
DR. PL. VIJAYAKUMAR
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
91.00 Cr
1 Cases
Education
M.S (ORTHOPAEDICS)
Profession
Information Awaited
M. ARUNAGIRI
Naam Tamilar Katchi
22.6 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Std
Profession
Information Awaited
R. KATHIRAVAN
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
3.38 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.E., Mechanical Engineering
Profession
Information Awaited
1.14 Cr
0 Cases
Education
8th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJAVARMAN .R
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
1.1 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class, Higher Secondary, Diploma, Polytechnic, Tamil Nadu School Education Department
Profession
Information Awaited
A. RAMAN
Independent
13,000
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
KATHIRAVAN .M
Independent
10.0 L
0 Cases
Education
DEEE
Profession
Information Awaited
M. KARUPPAN
Independent
14.2 L
0 Cases
Education
Higher Secondary School
Profession
Information Awaited
KUTTAIAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
B.A., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
SARPHUDIN
Independent
1.0 L
0 Cases
Education
4th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
P. CHINNAN
Independent
2.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
5th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
A. SENTHIL KUMAR
Independent
3.2 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
PERIYAKKA
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJESH .M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
M. VIJAYA KUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
M. VIJAYA KUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
AROCKIARAJ .A
Independent
53.0 L
0 Cases
Education
8th
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 19-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 17 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
10 candidates are local residents, while 4 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
ABDUL SAMAD P(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
19 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
B.E., Mechanical Engineering
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 3.38 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
1,426 Votes
Win Rate
100%
R. KATHIRAVAN is the incumbent MLA of Manapparai Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 1,426 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
Alliance-sensitive
Outcome often depends on party alliances.
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
High change
The winning party has changed frequently across elections.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 267,999 | 241,216 | 90.01% |
| 2021 | 274,874 | 221,748 | 80.3% |
| 2016 | 262,415 | 205,956 | 78.48% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in manapparai
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R. KATHIRAVAN | T TVK | 1,426 |
| 2021 | ABDUL SAMAD P | D DMK | 12,243 |
| 2016 | CHANDRASEKAR.R | A AIADMK | 18,277 |
Election Intelligence
How does manapparai 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 Manapparai?
R. KATHIRAVAN from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Manapparai constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Manapparai?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Manapparai was 90.01%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Manapparai?
There are 19 candidates announced for Manapparai in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from PT, DMK, TAVK, IND, NTK, AIADMK, TVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Manapparai?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Manapparai in 2026.