Tamil Nadu 2026 — PUDUKKOTTAI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the PUDUKKOTTAI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
V . MUTHURAJA
DMK
+13,001
85,802 Votes
30
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
V. MUTHURAJA
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
104.90 Cr
0 Cases
Education
12th
Profession
Information Awaited
N. RAMACHANDRAN
Bharatiya Janata Party
168.89 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
EZHILARASI VIJAYENDRAN
Naam Tamilar Katchi
1.54 Cr
1 Cases
Education
L.L.B (Hons)
Profession
Information Awaited
K.M. SHARIFF
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
42.5 L
9 Cases
Education
S.S.L.C., T.E.L.C.,
Profession
Information Awaited
G. MANIMEGALAI
Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist)(Liberation)
1.23 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
2.56 Cr
0 Cases
Education
ITI
Profession
Information Awaited
S. NIYAZ AHAMED
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
15.8 L
1 Cases
Education
8th class
Profession
Information Awaited
A. RAJASEKAR
Independent
1.0 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
G. ARIVAZHAGAN
Independent
11.8 L
0 Cases
Education
10th
Profession
Information Awaited
KANGATHARAN .P
Independent
1.3 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc., (chemistry)
Profession
Information Awaited
C. KARUPPAIAH
Independent
34.8 L
3 Cases
Education
B.Sc. (Physics)
Profession
Information Awaited
V.R. JAYAKUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
C. GOVINDASAMY
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
R. SIVAKUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
A. SUBARESH RAJA
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
SENTHILNATHAN .B
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
S. SELVARAJ
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
K. DHANAGOPAL
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
G. DURAISARAVANAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
M. A. MUTHUKUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
G. MUTHURAJ
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
K. MURUGESAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
D. RAMESH
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
A. RADHAKRISHNAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
C. RAMACHANDRAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
C. RAMACHANDRAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
R. RAMACHANDRAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
V.R. JAYAKUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
E. RAMALINGAM
Independent
1.19 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A., Economis
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 30-way contest featuring 8 major parties. 27 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
6 candidates are local residents, while 6 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
V . MUTHURAJA(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
30 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
12th
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 104.90 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
1,867 Votes
Win Rate
100%
V.MUTHURAJA is the incumbent MLA of Pudukkottai Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 1,867 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Competitive
This constituency shows competitive election outcomes in recent cycles.
Party Leaning
DMK-Leaning
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.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 225,944 | 190,378 | 84.26% |
| 2021 | 229,689 | 179,892 | 78.1% |
| 2016 | 227,802 | 170,282 | 74.75% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in pudukkottai
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | V.MUTHURAJA | D DMK | 1,867 |
| 2021 | V.MUTHURAJA | D DMK | 13,001 |
| 2016 | PERIYANNAN ARASSU | D DMK | 2,084 |
Election Intelligence
How does pudukkottai 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 Pudukkottai?
V.MUTHURAJA from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Pudukkottai constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Pudukkottai?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Pudukkottai was 84.26%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Pudukkottai?
There are 30 candidates announced for Pudukkottai in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TAVK, NTK, CPIML, IND, PT, DMK, BJP, TVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Pudukkottai?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Pudukkottai in 2026.