Tamil Nadu 2026 — TIRUNELVELI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the TIRUNELVELI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
Nainar Nagenthran
BJP
+23,107
92,282 Votes
20
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
SUBRAMANIAN.S
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
2.94 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.E. Mechanical Engineering
Profession
Information Awaited
THACHAI GANESARAJA
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
13.74 Cr
32 Cases
Education
S.S.L.C
Profession
Information Awaited
SATHYA. B.
Naam Tamilar Katchi
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MURUGHAN.R.S.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
64.24 Cr
0 Cases
Education
8th Std., Discontinued
Profession
Information Awaited
DR.SHYAM KRISHNASAMY
Puthiya Tamilagam
29.21 Cr
0 Cases
Education
S.S.L.C
Profession
Information Awaited
ARUMUGARAJ. S.
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
1.50 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc.
Profession
Information Awaited
ESWARA VADIVU. S.
Independent
3.7 L
0 Cases
Education
M.A. History
Profession
Information Awaited
KANNAN. G.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
ITI Fitter (GOVT ITI)
Profession
Information Awaited
SELVAKUMAR SINGH
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
B.E.
Profession
Information Awaited
CHENDUR MAHARAJAN
Independent
72.4 L
10 Cases
Education
10th Class (Interruption)
Profession
Information Awaited
MURUGAN. P.
Independent
5.9 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
ATHISAYA PNDIYAN. V.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
08th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
ESAKKIRAJA. V.
Independent
1.38 Cr
0 Cases
Education
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (CIVIL)
Profession
Information Awaited
SUBRAMANIAN. E.
Independent
21,000
1 Cases
Education
7th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
THALABATHI MURUGAN. M.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MUGESH SUBRAMANIAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MURUGAN.S.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MURUGALAKSHMANAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VEERABAGHU. M.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VELAYUTHAM. P.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 20-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 18 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
6 candidates are local residents, while 5 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
Nainar Nagenthran(BJP)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
20 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
Post
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 26.78 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
23,107 Votes
Win Rate
20%
NAINAR NAGENTHRAN is the incumbent MLA of Tirunelveli Constituency, elected in 2021 from BJP with a winning margin of 23,107 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
Alliance-sensitive
Outcome often depends on party alliances.
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| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 275,857 | 215,744 | 78.21% |
| 2021 | 278,329 | 197,587 | 70.2% |
| 2016 | 268,968 | 189,576 | 70.48% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in tirunelveli
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NAINAR NAGENTHRAN | B BJP | 23,107 |
| 2016 | LAKSHMANAN.A.L.S | D DMK | 601 |
Election Intelligence
How does tirunelveli 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 Tirunelveli?
NAINAR NAGENTHRAN from Bharatiya Janata Party is the current MLA of Tirunelveli constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Tirunelveli?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Tirunelveli was 78.21%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Tirunelveli?
There are 20 candidates announced for Tirunelveli in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, TVK, PT, NTK, AIADMK, DMK, TAVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Tirunelveli?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Tirunelveli in 2026.