Tamil Nadu 2026 — VELACHERY
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the VELACHERY Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
JMH.AASSAN MAULAANA
INC
+4,352
68,493 Votes
28
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
ASHOK. M.K
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
0
0 Cases
Education
Degree of Master of Arts in Political Science
Profession
Information Awaited
AASSAN MAULAANA J.M.H
Indian National Congress
2.83 Cr
0 Cases
Education
MBA
Profession
Information Awaited
KEERTHANA. M
Naam Tamilar Katchi
21.1 L
0 Cases
Education
MTech CSE - Bharath Institute of Science and Technology Chennai
Profession
Information Awaited
15.88 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in CIVIL
Profession
Information Awaited
MOHANRAJ. K
Bahujan Samaj Party
0
0 Cases
Education
LL.B
Profession
Information Awaited
ROKESH KUMAR. V
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
1.2 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
KANCHANA. R
Independent
17.3 L
0 Cases
Education
M.COM
Profession
Information Awaited
POYYAMOZHI. M
Independent
2.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
PUC
Profession
Information Awaited
MANI. M
Independent
10,000
0 Cases
Education
BA
Profession
Information Awaited
MOHAMED YASEEN. I
Independent
11.5 L
0 Cases
Education
B.COM
Profession
Information Awaited
ASHOK. M
Independent
7.6 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Class Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
AZARUTHEEN. M
Independent
49.1 L
0 Cases
Education
BCA., (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
Profession
Information Awaited
AHAMMED NAZEER KHAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
10th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
KANNAN. K
Independent
32.4 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
KALA PETHACHI
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
SARABESHWAR SISU. P
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
SURESH K
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
DIWAKAR. R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
DEEPAK RAVI
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
BHASKAR. G
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MOHAN. R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
RADHAKRISHNAN. D.R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJASEKAR. S
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
RITISH
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VIGNESH. R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VIGNESH. R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
JANAGARAJ RAVI GUNASEELAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 28-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 24 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
11 candidates are local residents, while 3 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
JMH.AASSAN MAULAANA(INC)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
28 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in CIVIL
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 15.88 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
33,305 Votes
Win Rate
100%
KUMAR. R is the incumbent MLA of Velachery Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 33,305 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 | 217,171 | 184,815 | 85.1% |
| 2021 | 300,466 | 174,972 | 58.2% |
| 2016 | 300,891 | 175,522 | 58.33% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in velachery
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KUMAR. R | T TVK | 33,305 |
| 2021 | JMH.AASSAN MAULAANA | I INC | 4,352 |
| 2016 | VAGAI CHANDERASEKAR | D DMK | 8,872 |
Election Intelligence
How does velachery 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 Velachery?
KUMAR. R from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Velachery constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Velachery?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Velachery was 85.1%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Velachery?
There are 28 candidates announced for Velachery in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from INC, IND, TVK, TAVK, AIADMK, NTK, BSP.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Velachery?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Velachery in 2026.