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Background

tiruchirappalliwest

Historical election data and representative details for the tiruchirappalliwest constituency.

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Tamil Nadu 2026 — TIRUCHIRAPPALLI WEST

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

Incumbent MLA

Nehru, K.N.

DMK

2021 Victory

+85,109

118,133 Votes

2026 Candidates

15

Announced

Seat Status

Open Seat

New Face Likely

2026 Candidate Lineup

15 Candidates

K.N.NEHRU

DMK

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Home Contest
Total Assets

3.65 Cr

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

Pre University Course

Profession

Information Awaited

K.BHUVANESWARI

NTK

Naam Tamilar Katchi

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

1.6 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

10th Std -All Scince Hirls High School

Profession

Information Awaited

G.RAMAMOORTHI

TVK

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

Newcomer
Cross-Constituency
Total Assets

1.06 Cr

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

B.A. History

Profession

Information Awaited

M.RAJASEKARAN

AMMK

Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam

Cross-Constituency
Total Assets

1.00 Cr

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

S.SL.C.

Profession

Information Awaited

CHINNAIYAN POOSARI

BSP

Bahujan Samaj Party

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

1.4 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

8th Standard

Profession

Information Awaited

R.PRABU

TAVK

Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi

Newcomer
Cross-Constituency
Total Assets

18.5 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

B.L., (Dr.Ambedkar Law University Chennai)

Profession

Information Awaited

A.VEERAMANI

Independent

Newcomer
Cross-Constituency
Total Assets

3.0 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

SSLC

Profession

Information Awaited

M.KALAIMANI

Independent

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

11.2 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

S.M. Higher Secondary School

Profession

Information Awaited

M.CHANDRASEKARAN

Independent

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

12.0 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

B.B.A

Profession

Information Awaited

SAMPATH

Independent

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

13.6 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

10th standard

Profession

Information Awaited

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

11.6 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

M.E

Profession

Information Awaited

P.RAJENDRAN

Independent

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

11,000

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

S.S.L.C

Profession

Information Awaited

A.VASUDEVAN

Independent

Newcomer
Home Contest
Total Assets

1.0 L

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

M.Sc., Mphil., B.Ed

Profession

Information Awaited

JEEVANANTHAM.M

Independent

Newcomer
Cross-Constituency
Total Assets

1.13 Cr

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

10th

Profession

Information Awaited

Total Assets

0

Criminal Cases

0 Cases

Education

Information Awaited

Profession

Information Awaited

Contest Insights

Contest Shape

A 15-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 12 newcomers are in the fray.

Locality Intelligence

9 candidates are local residents, while 5 are contesting from outside their home constituency.

Historical vs 2026 Contest

Single Seat Intelligence

Previous Election

2021 Assembly

Winning Candidate

Nehru, K.N.(DMK)

Victory Margin+85,109

Current Overlay

2026 Pre-Election

Candidate Count

15 Candidates Announced

Incumbent ContestingNO
Open Seat StatusYES

Watch Signals

Open Seat
Multi-Corner Contest

Current MLA Snapshot

NEHRU, K.N.
Incumbent MLARe-elected

NEHRU, K.N.

DMK
DMK
Elected 2026
73 Years Old

Education

Pre University Course

Profession

Not Available

Assets

₹ 3.65 Cr

Criminal Cases

0

Winning Margin

4,786 Votes

Win Rate

100%

NEHRU, K.N. is the incumbent MLA of Tiruchirappalliwest Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 4,786 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

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
YearTotal ElectorsVotes PolledPoll%
2026238,920196,34782.18%
2021260,130183,09969.6%
2016254,751179,42370.43%

Gender Distribution

Latest Data (2026)

Male114,425
Female124,460
Others35
Total Electors238,920

Election History

Past winners and performance in tiruchirappalliwest

Past Winners List

Tamil Nadu Elections
YearWinnerPartyMargin
2026NEHRU, K.N.
D
DMK
4,786
2021NEHRU, K.N.
D
DMK
85,109
2016NEHRU, K.N.
D
DMK
28,415

Election Intelligence

How does tiruchirappalliwest 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 Tiruchirappalliwest?

NEHRU, K.N. from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Tiruchirappalliwest constituency.

What is the voter turnout in Tiruchirappalliwest?

In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Tiruchirappalliwest was 82.18%.

Who are the 2026 candidates in Tiruchirappalliwest?

There are 15 candidates announced for Tiruchirappalliwest in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TAVK, TVK, IND, BSP, DMK, NTK, AMMK.

Is the current MLA contesting again in Tiruchirappalliwest?

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