Candidates Announced for Perambur Assembly Constituency in 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections
Perambur Candidates 2026: Full List of Contestants from Perambur Assembly Constituency in Tamil Nadu Election
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The Perambur Assembly Constituency in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, will see a diverse array of candidates contesting in the 2026 elections. Key candidates include RD Shekar from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Vijay from the AIADMK, among others. Voting is scheduled for April 23, 2026.
- 01Perambur Assembly Constituency will hold elections on April 23, 2026.
- 02Key candidates include RD Shekar (DMK) and Vijay (AIADMK).
- 03The constituency has a total of 2,22,792 voters.
- 04The overall literacy rate in Perambur is 90.33%.
- 05The seat is reserved for the General category with significant Scheduled Caste representation.
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The Perambur Assembly Constituency, located in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, will participate in the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The Election Commission of India has announced a total of 64 candidates from various parties, including RD Shekar from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Vijay from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). This constituency, which has 2,22,792 voters (including 1,07,995 men and 1,14,726 women), is reserved for the General category and has a notable 90.33% literacy rate as per the Census of India 2011. Voting is set for April 23, 2026, with counting scheduled for May 4, 2026. In the previous assembly elections in 2021, the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance won a majority, securing 159 out of 234 seats.
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The election will determine the local governance and representation for the residents of Perambur, impacting policies and development in the area.
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