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Background

periyakulam

Historical election data and representative details for the periyakulam constituency.

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Open SeatMulti-Corner Contest

Tamil Nadu 2026 — PERIYAKULAM

Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the PERIYAKULAM Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.

Incumbent MLA

K.S.SARAVANAKUMAAR

DMK

2021 Victory

+21,321

92,251 Votes

2026 Candidates

14

Announced

Seat Status

Open Seat

New Face Likely

2026 Candidate Lineup

14 Candidates

VIMALA R.

NTK

Naam Tamilar Katchi

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

10.9 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

B.A.B.Ed.

Profession

Information Awaited

SABARI IYNGARAN G.

TVK

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

1.0 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

SSLC

Profession

Information Awaited

DR KATHIRKAMU K.

AMMK

Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

1.72 Cr

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

MBBS

Profession

Information Awaited

MARISAMY V.

PT

Puthiya Tamilagam

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

21.6 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

Ninth class, stopped midway

Profession

Information Awaited

SAKTHIVEL P.

VCK

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi

Newcomer
Cross-Constituency
Total Assets

31.9 L

Criminal Cases

2 Cases

Education

B.A., (History)

Profession

Information Awaited

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

1.1 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

9TH STANDARD DISCONTINUED

Profession

Information Awaited

ABITHA M.

Independent

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

7.4 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

12th Class

Profession

Information Awaited

KUMAR S.

Independent

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

5.4 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

SSLC

Profession

Information Awaited

SANMUGAVEL K.

Independent

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

1.0 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

5 th Std

Profession

Information Awaited

SELVARAJ R.

Independent

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

3.2 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

5th Standard

Profession

Information Awaited

PALANICHAMY T.

Independent

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

0

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

B.Com.

Profession

Information Awaited

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

24.1 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

B.P.T., College of Physiotherapy, Trinity Mission & Medical Foundation, Madurai, The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University

Profession

Information Awaited

VAIRAMUTHU D.

Independent

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

0

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

ITI (Food Production)

Profession

Information Awaited

Total Assets

0

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

Information Awaited

Profession

Information Awaited

Contest Insights

Contest Shape

A 14-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 13 newcomers are in the fray.

Locality Intelligence

12 candidates are local residents, while 1 are contesting from outside their home constituency.

Historical vs 2026 Contest

Single Seat Intelligence

Previous Election

2021 Assembly

Winning Candidate

K.S.SARAVANAKUMAAR(DMK)

Victory Margin+21,321

Current Overlay

2026 Pre-Election

Candidate Count

14 Candidates Announced

Incumbent ContestingNO
Open Seat StatusYES

Watch Signals

Open Seat
Multi-Corner Contest

Current MLA Snapshot

SABARI IYNGARAN G.
Incumbent MLAFirst-time MLA

SABARI IYNGARAN G.

TVK
TVK
Elected 2026
28 Years Old

Education

SSLC

Profession

Not Available

Assets

₹ 1.04 Lac

Criminal Cases

0

Winning Margin

19,321 Votes

Win Rate

100%

SABARI IYNGARAN G. is the incumbent MLA of Periyakulam Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 19,321 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

High change

The winning party has changed frequently across elections.

Election Statistics

Voter Turnout & Elector Data

Historical Data
YearTotal ElectorsVotes PolledPoll%
2026265,830211,20979.45%
2021269,420201,79774%
2016257,555193,01074.94%

Gender Distribution

Latest Data (2026)

Male129,399
Female136,321
Others110
Total Electors265,830

Election History

Past winners and performance in periyakulam

Past Winners List

Tamil Nadu Elections

Election Intelligence

How does periyakulam compare to the statewide trends? Explore the full 2021 assembly election analysis to see performance across all 234 seats, regional patterns, and candidate analytics.

Explore 2021 Insights

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the current MLA of Periyakulam?

SABARI IYNGARAN G. from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Periyakulam constituency.

What is the voter turnout in Periyakulam?

In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Periyakulam was 79.45%.

Who are the 2026 candidates in Periyakulam?

There are 14 candidates announced for Periyakulam in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from PT, IND, VCK, NTK, AMMK, TVK.

Is the current MLA contesting again in Periyakulam?

No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Periyakulam in 2026.