Tamil Nadu 2026 — MELUR
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the MELUR Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
PERIYAPULLAN @ SELVAM P.
AIADMK
+35,162
83,344 Votes
14
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
P.PERIYAPULLAN (A) SELVAM
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
3.80 Cr
0 Cases
Education
+2
Profession
Information Awaited
P.VISWANATHAN
Indian National Congress
15,000
0 Cases
Education
10th standard
Profession
Information Awaited
KOTTAIKUMAR
Naam Tamilar Katchi
1.37 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Profession
Information Awaited
A.MADURAIVEERAN
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
89.5 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
1.9 L
1 Cases
Education
9th class
Profession
Information Awaited
M.PANNEERSELVAM
Puthiya Tamilagam
1.1 L
0 Cases
Education
Cooperative Diploma
Profession
Information Awaited
K.SETHURAMAN
Independent
11.6 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
S.BOOPATHI
Independent
44.8 L
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Tamil
Profession
Information Awaited
K.MANIKANDAPRABU
Independent
8.7 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Standard Al-Ameen Urdu Tamil High School
Profession
Information Awaited
M.MURUGAN
Independent
12.56 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Technology
Profession
Information Awaited
C.MOHANRAM
Independent
9.9 L
0 Cases
Education
12th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
C.RAMESH
Independent
7.9 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc., (Zoology)
Profession
Information Awaited
SONIAGANDHI
Independent
64.2 L
0 Cases
Education
Xth Std.
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 7 major parties. 11 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
6 candidates are local residents, while 7 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
PERIYAPULLAN @ SELVAM P.(AIADMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
14 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
10th standard
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 15,000
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
2,724 Votes
Win Rate
100%
P.VISWANATHAN is the incumbent MLA of Melur Constituency, elected in 2026 from INC with a winning margin of 2,724 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Lean
This constituency shows lean 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
Balanced electorate
Balanced representation across genders.
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 | 229,821 | 190,726 | 82.99% |
| 2021 | 239,856 | 182,782 | 75.8% |
| 2016 | 232,476 | 172,501 | 74.2% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in melur
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | P.VISWANATHAN | I INC | 2,724 |
| 2021 | PERIYAPULLAN P Alias SELVAM | A AIADMK | 35,162 |
| 2016 | PERIYAPULLAN P Alias SELVAM | A AIADMK | 19,723 |
Election Intelligence
How does melur 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 Melur?
P.VISWANATHAN from Indian National Congress is the current MLA of Melur constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Melur?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Melur was 82.99%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Melur?
There are 14 candidates announced for Melur in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from PT, TVK, CPIML, IND, NTK, AIADMK, INC.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Melur?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Melur in 2026.