Tamil Nadu 2026 — VEERAPANDI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the VEERAPANDI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
RAJAMUTHU, M.
AIADMK
+19,895
111,682 Votes
21
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
THARUN. A.K
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
8.67 Cr
0 Cases
Education
MBBS in Raja Muthiah Medical College, Chidambaram, Annamalai University (1998-2004), M.S. Ortho., in Raja Muthiah Medical College, Chidambaram, Annamalai University (2004-2007), MBA Distance Education Alagappa University, (2006-2007)
Profession
Information Awaited
SRI BALAJI SUGUMAR. S
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
5.77 Cr
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJESHKUMAR. S
Naam Tamilar Katchi
2.60 Cr
3 Cases
Education
10th Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
PALANIVEL. M.S
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
15.18 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Higher Secondary Education (+2)
Profession
Information Awaited
ANBAZHAGAN. P
Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist)(Liberation)
1.9 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class, Government Higher Secondary School, Kejjainayakkanpatti, Salem-636 201
Profession
Information Awaited
BRAMAMOORTHI. M
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
1.00 Cr
33 Cases
Education
B.A Political Science
Profession
Information Awaited
SAKTHIVEL. M
Independent
7.5 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
INDRAJITH GUPTHA. G
Independent
5.3 L
0 Cases
Education
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Profession
Information Awaited
KAVITHA. M.P
Independent
15.18 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Higher Secondary Education (+2)
Profession
Information Awaited
KARTHI. R
Independent
64,100
0 Cases
Education
BE.(EEE)
Profession
Information Awaited
GOPI. R
Independent
10.9 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
GOPINATH. B
Independent
1.7 L
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science)
Profession
Information Awaited
SENTHILKUMAR. M
Independent
12.4 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
TAMILARASAN. D
Independent
6.6 L
0 Cases
Education
10th standard
Profession
Information Awaited
DEVENDHIRAPRABU. M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
PALANISAMY. P
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
PRABHU. V
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
RANGANATHAN. D
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VAIDESSWARA PRASAD. N
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
JAYAVEL. M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
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None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
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Profession
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Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 21-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 18 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
6 candidates are local residents, while 8 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
RAJAMUTHU, M.(AIADMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
21 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative

Education
Higher Secondary Education (+2)
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 15.18 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
4,071 Votes
Win Rate
100%
PALANIVEL. M.S is the incumbent MLA of Veerapandi Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 4,071 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
Swing between parties
No single party has consistently dominated recent elections.
Turnout Trend
Increasing
Voter turnout has increasing in recent elections.
Elector Profile
Balanced electorate
Balanced representation across genders.
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 | 250,449 | 235,875 | 94.18% |
| 2021 | 248,943 | 223,702 | 89.3% |
| 2016 | 239,268 | 206,718 | 86.4% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in veerapandi
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PALANIVEL. M.S | T TVK | 4,071 |
| 2021 | RAJAMUTHU M | A AIADMK | 19,895 |
| 2016 | P. MANONMANI | A AIADMK | 14,481 |
Election Intelligence
How does veerapandi 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 Veerapandi?
PALANIVEL. M.S from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Veerapandi constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Veerapandi?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Veerapandi was 94.18%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Veerapandi?
There are 21 candidates announced for Veerapandi in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, TVK, DMK, TAVK, NTK, AIADMK, CPIML.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Veerapandi?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Veerapandi in 2026.