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Background

tiruchendur

Historical election data and representative details for the tiruchendur constituency.

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Incumbent RecontestMulti-Corner Contest

Tamil Nadu 2026 — TIRUCHENDUR

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

Incumbent MLA

ANITHA R. RADHAKRISHNAN

DMK

2021 Victory

+25,263

88,274 Votes

2026 Candidates

13

Announced

Seat Status

Incumbent Resisting

MLA Re-contesting

2026 Candidate Lineup

13 Candidates

ANITHA R. RADHAKRISHNAN

DMK

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Incumbent
Home Contest
Total Assets

5.18 Cr

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

10th Class

Profession

Information Awaited

K R M RADHAKRISHNAN

BJP

Bharatiya Janata Party

Home Contest
Total Assets

3.59 Cr

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

Bachelor of Commerce

Profession

Information Awaited

OPHILIYA

NTK

Naam Tamilar Katchi

Newcomer
Cross-Constituency
Total Assets

36.2 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

10th Std

Profession

Information Awaited

J. MURUGAN

TVK

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

10.00 Cr

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

B.B.A., Vinayaka Missions University

Profession

Information Awaited

RASIK MUSSAMMIL. K

TAVK

Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi

Newcomer
Cross-Constituency
Total Assets

3.5 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

10th Class

Profession

Information Awaited

PACKIA SAM. T

Independent

Newcomer
Cross-Constituency
Total Assets

7.9 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

M.Sc. Mathematics

Profession

Information Awaited

MAHARAJAN. M

Independent

Newcomer
Cross-Constituency
Total Assets

72.4 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

10th Class (Interrupted)

Profession

Information Awaited

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

12.8 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

Bachelor of Arts

Profession

Information Awaited

MEERA SAHIB

Independent

Newcomer
Cross-Constituency
Total Assets

18.5 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

M.Sc. (Chemistry)

Profession

Information Awaited

RAJALINGAM. M

Independent

Newcomer
Cross-Constituency
Total Assets

1.1 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

7th Class

Profession

Information Awaited

VEERAPPA. T

Independent

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

10.6 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

6th Standard

Profession

Information Awaited

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

10.2 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

Master of Laws (LLM)

Profession

Information Awaited

GOPALAKRISHNAN

Independent

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

39,506.75

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

SECONDARY SCHOOL

Profession

Information Awaited

Contest Insights

Contest Shape

A 13-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 11 newcomers are in the fray.

Locality Intelligence

7 candidates are local residents, while 6 are contesting from outside their home constituency.

Historical vs 2026 Contest

Single Seat Intelligence

Previous Election

2021 Assembly

Winning Candidate

ANITHA R. RADHAKRISHNAN(DMK)

Victory Margin+25,263

Current Overlay

2026 Pre-Election

Candidate Count

13 Candidates Announced

Incumbent ContestingYES
Open Seat StatusNO

Watch Signals

Incumbent Recontest
Multi-Corner Contest

Current MLA Snapshot

ANITHA R. RADHAKRISHNAN
Incumbent MLARe-elected

ANITHA R. RADHAKRISHNAN

DMK
DMK
Elected 2021
73 Years Old

Education

10th

Profession

Not Available

Assets

₹ 5.29 Cr

Criminal Cases

0

Winning Margin

25,263 Votes

Win Rate

66.67%

ANITHA R. RADHAKRISHNAN is the incumbent MLA of Tiruchendur Constituency, elected in 2021 from DMK with a winning margin of 25,263 votes.

Constituency Insights

Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.

Seat Type

Safe

This constituency shows safe 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.

Election Statistics

Voter Turnout & Elector Data

Historical Data
YearTotal ElectorsVotes PolledPoll%
2026232,933183,68578.86%
2021234,874174,53673.9%
2016227,058166,80873.46%

Gender Distribution

Latest Data (2026)

Male113,407
Female119,496
Others30
Total Electors232,933

Election History

Past winners and performance in tiruchendur

Past Winners List

Tamil Nadu Elections
YearWinnerPartyMargin
2021ANITHA R. RADHAKRISHNAN
D
DMK
25,263
2016ANITHA R. RADHAKRISHNAN
D
DMK
26,001

Election Intelligence

How does tiruchendur 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 Tiruchendur?

ANITHA R. RADHAKRISHNAN from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Tiruchendur constituency.

What is the voter turnout in Tiruchendur?

In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Tiruchendur was 78.86%.

Who are the 2026 candidates in Tiruchendur?

There are 13 candidates announced for Tiruchendur in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, TVK, TAVK, DMK, NTK, BJP.

Is the current MLA contesting again in Tiruchendur?

Yes, the incumbent MLA from Tiruchendur is re-contesting in the 2026 election.

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