Tamil Nadu 2026 — ORATHANADU
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the ORATHANADU Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
VAITHILINGAM, R.
AIADMK
+28,835
90,063 Votes
10
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
R. VAITHILINGAM
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
10.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
PUC
Profession
Information Awaited
9.82 Cr
1 Cases
Education
Eleventh Standard (+11)
Profession
Information Awaited
S.THIRUMURUGAN
Naam Tamilar Katchi
16.61 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
DR. K. ARVIND
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
35.7 L
0 Cases
Education
10th
Profession
Information Awaited
C. GUNASEKARAN
Independent
10,500
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
M. SELVARAJ
Independent
10.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
A. AJESHKANNAN
Independent
46.8 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
M. KANAGARAJ
Independent
10.0 L
0 Cases
Education
8th standard
Profession
Information Awaited
T. VIJAYAKUMAR
Independent
1.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
+2
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 10-way contest featuring 5 major parties. 7 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
7 candidates are local residents, while 1 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
VAITHILINGAM, R.(AIADMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
10 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
PUC
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 10.00 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
35,028 Votes
Win Rate
50%
VAITHILINGAM, R. is the incumbent MLA of Orathanadu Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 35,028 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
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 | 233,542 | 195,304 | 83.63% |
| 2021 | 231,555 | 191,840 | 82.5% |
| 2016 | 225,366 | 180,023 | 79.88% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in orathanadu
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | VAITHILINGAM, R. | D DMK | 35,028 |
| 2021 | VAITHILINGAM, R. | A AIADMK | 28,835 |
| 2016 | RAMCHANDRAN, M. | D DMK | 3,645 |
Election Intelligence
How does orathanadu 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 Orathanadu?
VAITHILINGAM, R. from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Orathanadu constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Orathanadu?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Orathanadu was 83.63%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Orathanadu?
There are 10 candidates announced for Orathanadu in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, AIADMK, NTK, DMK, TVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Orathanadu?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Orathanadu in 2026.