Tamil Nadu 2026 — PALANI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the PALANI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
SENTHIL KUMAR I.P
DMK
+30,056
108,566 Votes
16
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
RAVIMANOHARAN. K
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
11.90 Cr
0 Cases
Education
DME
Profession
Information Awaited
MURUGESWARI. B
Naam Tamilar Katchi
48,000
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Profession
Information Awaited
DR. PRAVEEN KUMAR. M
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
4.69 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10TH
Profession
Information Awaited
NACHIMUTHU. S
Bahujan Samaj Party
11.7 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
8.9 L
10 Cases
Education
School Final
Profession
Information Awaited
VAYKKALDURAI. K
Puthiya Tamilagam
10,000
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
RAMAMOORTHI. G
Independent
6.76 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Diploma in Electronic and Engineering (DEE)
Profession
Information Awaited
ASHOKKUMAR. G
Independent
1.87 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
ANBARASU. R
Independent
54.0 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
THANNASIAPPAN. P
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not specified
Profession
Information Awaited
THIRUMALAISAMY. B
Independent
6.8 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
BALACHANDRAN. M
Independent
24.8 L
0 Cases
Education
Diesel Mechanic
Profession
Information Awaited
PRAVEENKUMAR. R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
D.E. (AutoMobil Engineering)
Profession
Information Awaited
MADHESWARI. R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
JAYAKUMAR. T
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 16-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 12 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
11 candidates are local residents, while 2 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
SENTHIL KUMAR I.P(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
16 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
DME
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 11.90 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
693 Votes
Win Rate
50%
RAVI MANOHARAN K is the incumbent MLA of Palani Constituency, elected in 2026 from AIADMK with a winning margin of 693 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
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 | 239,795 | 208,619 | 87% |
| 2021 | 269,523 | 205,384 | 75.8% |
| 2016 | 257,151 | 197,474 | 76.79% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in palani
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RAVI MANOHARAN K | A AIADMK | 693 |
| 2021 | SENTHIL KUMAR I.P | D DMK | 30,056 |
| 2016 | SENTHIL KUMAR I.P | D DMK | 25,586 |
Election Intelligence
How does palani 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 Palani?
RAVI MANOHARAN K from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Palani constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Palani?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Palani was 87%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Palani?
There are 16 candidates announced for Palani in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TVK, IND, PT, BSP, CPIM, NTK, AIADMK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Palani?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Palani in 2026.