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  Katpadi Assembly Election 2026: Seat profile, past winners, margin and party-wise candidates

  February 21, 2026 14:03 IST

  The Katpadi Assembly constituency comes under the Vellore Lok Sabha constituency. In 2021, Duraimurugan of the DMK won the seat by defeating V Ramu of the AIADMK with a margin of 746 votes.

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  Bodinayakanur Assembly Election 2026: Seat profile, past winners, margin and party-wise candidates

  February 21, 2026 14:41 IST

  The Bodinayakanur Assembly constituency comes under the Theni Lok Sabha constituency. In 2021, O Panneerselvam of the AIADMK won the seat by defeating Thangatamilselvan of the DMK with a margin of 11,021 votes.

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  Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Assembly Election 2026: Seat profile, past winners, margin and candidates

  February 21, 2026 13:34 IST

  The Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Assembly constituency comes under the Chennai Central Lok Sabha constituency. In 2021, Udhayanidhi Stalin of the DMK won the seat by defeating Kassali AV of the DMK with a margin of 69,355 votes.

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  Royapuram Assembly Election 2026: Seat profile, past winners, margin and party-wise candidates

  February 21, 2026 12:26 IST

  Royapuram Assembly Elections 2026: In the 2021 assembly elections, Idream R Murthy of the DMK won the seat by defeating D Jayakumar of the AIADMK with a margin of 27,779 votes.

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  DMDK aligns with DMK ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly election: What it means for the 2026 battle

  February 19, 2026 12:35 IST

  Stalin welcomed the move saying he was very happy over DMDK joining the 'secular progressive alliance'. Calling Premalatha his sister, Stalin said the coalition will contribute to the progress and prosperity of Tamil Nadu.

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  Edappadi Assembly Election 2026: Seat profile, past winners, margin and party-wise candidates

  February 18, 2026 7:59 IST

  The Edappadi Assembly constituency is a part of the Salem district. As per data from the Election Commission, there were 2,85,298 voters in the Edappadi constituency during the 2021 Assembly Elections.

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  Kolathur Assembly Election 2026: Seat profile, past winners, margin and party-wise candidates

  February 17, 2026 9:12 IST

  The Kolathur Assembly constituency comes under the Chennai North Lok Sabha Constituency. In 2021, MK Stalin of the DMK won the seat by defeating Aadirajaram of the ADMK with a margin of 69,504 votes.

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  Egmore Assembly Election 2026: Seat profile, past winners, margin and party-wise candidates

  February 17, 2026 14:35 IST

  Egmore Assembly Elections 2026: The Egmore constituency in the Chennai district continues to be a DMK stronghold. In the 2021 assembly polls, I Paranthamen of the DMK won the seat by defeating B John Pandian of the AIADMK.

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  Alliance 'functioning smoothly': Tamil Nadu Congress chief denies rift with DMK for 2026 polls

  February 08, 2026 7:27 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: Tamil Nadu Congress president K Selvaperunthagai has denied a rift with MK Stalin-led DMK and said that the alliance is 'functioning smoothly'.

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  TVK to go solo in Tamil Nadu elections 2026? Vijay drops hint during rally in Mahabalipuram

  January 25, 2026 17:06 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026: Addressing TVK cadres at a poll rally in Mahabalipuram, Vijay said his party can challenge established powers in Tamil Nadu. Without naming anyone, Vijay said the TVK has the right attitude to take on the 'evil force' that is ruling Tamil Nadu currently.

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  Chunav Flashback: When did BJP win its 1st Assembly seat in Tamil Nadu, who was winning candidate?

  January 23, 2026 9:10 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: Born in 1951, Velayutham climbed from grassroots activism to claim BJP's landmark status as Tamil Nadu's first MLA at age 45. A committed social worker, he championed regional growth in Padmanabhapuram but fell short in re-election attempts in 2001 and 2006.

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  PM Modi's Tamil Nadu rally ignites NDA's aggressive push for polls amid coalition buzz, diversions

  January 23, 2026 9:08 IST

  PM Modi Tamil Nadu visit: BJP has effectively brought Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) chief TTV Dhinakaran-a prominent AIADMK dissenter-into the NDA fold, bolstering the alliance's foothold in Tamil Nadu.

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  R Vaithlingam defects from AIADMK to DMK: Major boost for MK Stalin's ruling alliance

  January 21, 2026 12:33 IST

  Tamil Nadu polls: Vaithilingam represented Orathanad constituency and stood firmly with OPS during internal party rifts. Expelled from AIADMK in 2022 alongside Panneerselvam and others amid leadership turmoil, he had been speculated to switch camps for months.

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  TTV Dhinakaran rejoins NDA: Can AMMK tilt the Mukkulathor vote and reshape Tamil Nadu's 2026 battle?

  January 21, 2026 14:22 IST

  Tamil Nadu polls: Dhinakaran, heir to the powerful Thevar legacy, wields significant influence over Mukkulathor groups (Thevars, Maravars, Agamudayars) across southern strongholds like Theni, Sivaganga, and Ramanathapuram- crucial battlegrounds for breaking DMK's dominance.

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  PM Modi to kickstart NDA's Tamil Nadu poll campaign on Jan 23 as alliance talks gain momentum

  January 19, 2026 13:41 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the NDA's Tamil Nadu election campaign on January 23 through a massive rally in Maduranthakam. With alliance negotiations intensifying, the NDA is preparing for a fierce battle against the ruling DMK-Congress coalition.

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  PM Modi to launch NDA's poll campaign on January 23: Tamil Nadu BJP chief

  January 18, 2026 15:28 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: When asked about the possible inclusion of O Panneerselvam (OPS), TTV Dhinakaran-led AMMK and the DMDK in the NDA, Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendra hinted that the suspense will end on January 23.

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  Tamil Nadu gears up for 2026 polls: AIADMK unveils welfare promises, TVK sets campaign machinery

  January 17, 2026 14:20 IST

  Tamil Nadu polls: TVK chief Vijay unveiled an Election Campaign Committee to drive operations across Tamil Nadu's 234 constituencies, managing statewide to grassroots campaigns, meetings, and strategies. He urged party workers to unite and strengthen the organisation.

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  Tamil Nadu elections 2026: BJP-AIADMK hold key meet to finalise seat-sharing pact

  January 09, 2026 17:46 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: According to sources, the BJP has shown intentions of contesting on more than 50 seats. However, the AIADMK is unwilling to accept the BJP's demand, as it wants to contest on at least 170 seats.

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  Congress split over DMK tie-up as demand for power share grows ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls

  December 29, 2025 20:09 IST

  The Congress is divided on whether it should continue with the DMK or explore a fresh alliance with Vijay's TVK in Tamil Nadu. While the state unit believes TVK offers better electoral prospects and power sharing, the central leadership prefers to stay with traditional allies.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: TVK declares Vijay as Chief Ministerial candidate for 2026 polls

  December 11, 2025 17:13 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: TVK’s efforts to form alliances gained momentum after former AIADMK leader and 9-time MLA KA Sengottaiyan, along with his supporters, joined the party last month, bolstering its position against both the ruling DMK-led coalition and the AIADMK-BJP opposition alliance.