Tamil Nadu 2026 — NAGERCOIL
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the NAGERCOIL Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
Gandhi L.
BJP
+11,669
88,804 Votes
20
Announced
Incumbent Resisting
MLA Re-contesting
2026 Candidate Lineup
2.38 Cr
1 Cases
Education
M.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
GANDHI M R
Bharatiya Janata Party
0
27 Cases
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Profession
Information Awaited
MUTHUKUMAR M
Naam Tamilar Katchi
17.7 L
0 Cases
Education
Certificate Course on Catering and Hotel Management
Profession
Information Awaited
BERVIN KINGS G
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
17.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Profession
Information Awaited
JEBARSON S
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
SALATE KANAGARAJ A
Independent
50,013.32
0 Cases
Education
7th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
DINO T
Independent
1.0 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
NAGARAJAN L
Independent
52.1 L
0 Cases
Education
4th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
VALLIMAYIL P
Independent
40.7 L
0 Cases
Education
12th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
AJITH KUMAR A
Independent
15.0 L
0 Cases
Education
10th
Profession
Information Awaited
GUNASEKARAN S
Independent
1.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
HSC
Profession
Information Awaited
SIVAKUMAR A
Independent
1.0 L
0 Cases
Education
+2 (fail) Private Department of Government Examination
Profession
Information Awaited
SUYAMBULINGAM A
Independent
7.0 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
SUYAMBULINGAM P
Independent
31.8 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Com
Profession
Information Awaited
DINESH
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
NAGOOR MEERAN PEER MOHAMED U
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MOHIDEEN FAIGEE ALIAS SOORANKUDY FAIGEE
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
RETNA MONY S
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VAIRAM PILLAI S
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
ANTONY MICHAEL J
Independent
13.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 20-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 18 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
11 candidates are local residents, while 3 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
Gandhi L.(BJP)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
20 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
Graduate
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 50.50 Lac
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
11,669 Votes
Win Rate
33.33%
GANDHI M R is the incumbent MLA of Nagercoil Constituency, elected in 2021 from BJP with a winning margin of 11,669 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Swing
This constituency shows swing 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 | 258,928 | 193,306 | 74.66% |
| 2021 | 254,201 | 184,185 | 72.1% |
| 2016 | 263,633 | 173,324 | 65.74% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in nagercoil
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | GANDHI M R | B BJP | 11,669 |
| 2016 | SURESH RAJAN N | D DMK | 20,956 |
Election Intelligence
How does nagercoil 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 Nagercoil?
GANDHI M R from Bharatiya Janata Party is the current MLA of Nagercoil constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Nagercoil?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Nagercoil was 74.66%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Nagercoil?
There are 20 candidates announced for Nagercoil in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, TVK, BJP, TAVK, DMK, NTK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Nagercoil?
Yes, the incumbent MLA from Nagercoil is re-contesting in the 2026 election.