Tamil Nadu 2026 — UDHAGAMANDALAM
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the UDHAGAMANDALAM Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
GANESH, R.
INC
+5,348
65,530 Votes
7
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
BHOJARAJAN.M
Bharatiya Janata Party
5.03 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Profession
Information Awaited
RAMACHANDRAN.B
Indian National Congress
91.9 L
0 Cases
Education
S.S.L.C.
Profession
Information Awaited
RAGUPATHY.B
Naam Tamilar Katchi
1.21 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Ph.D in Linguistics
Profession
Information Awaited
11.86 Cr
1 Cases
Education
12th
Profession
Information Awaited
SAVEETHA.R
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
30.9 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A.Pol. (Sci), B.Sc. Maths, Diploma in Lab Tech
Profession
Information Awaited
MANIAN.R
Independent
10.9 L
3 Cases
Education
12th standard- Discontinued- Government School
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 7-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 5 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
4 candidates are local residents, while 2 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
GANESH, R.(INC)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
7 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
Bachelor of Arts
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 5.03 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
976 Votes
Win Rate
50%
BHOJARAJAN, M. is the incumbent MLA of Udhagamandalam Constituency, elected in 2026 from BJP with a winning margin of 976 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Battleground
This constituency shows battleground 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
Moderate change
The winning party has changed frequently across elections.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 188,826 | 148,704 | 78.75% |
| 2021 | 201,429 | 141,102 | 69.4% |
| 2016 | 202,898 | 140,155 | 69.08% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in udhagamandalam
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BHOJARAJAN, M. | B BJP | 976 |
| 2021 | GANESH, R. | I INC | 5,348 |
| 2016 | GANESH, R. | I INC | 10,418 |
Election Intelligence
How does udhagamandalam 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 Udhagamandalam?
BHOJARAJAN, M. from Bharatiya Janata Party is the current MLA of Udhagamandalam constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Udhagamandalam?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Udhagamandalam was 78.75%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Udhagamandalam?
There are 7 candidates announced for Udhagamandalam in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TAVK, IND, BJP, NTK, INC, TVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Udhagamandalam?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Udhagamandalam in 2026.