Candidates Announced for Egmore Assembly Constituency in 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections
Egmore Candidates 2026: Full List of Contestants from Egmore Assembly Constituency in Tamil Nadu Election
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The Egmore Assembly Constituency in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, will see candidates from various parties contesting in the 2026 elections. Key candidates include Tamilan Prasanna from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Abishek R from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). Voting is scheduled for April 23, 2026.
- 01Egmore is one of 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu, reserved for Scheduled Castes.
- 02The constituency has a voter base of 134,879, with a literacy rate of 90.33%.
- 03Key candidates include Tamilan Prasanna (DMK) and Abishek R (AIADMK).
- 04Voting will take place on April 23, 2026, with counting on May 4, 2026.
- 05In the previous 2021 elections, the DMK-led alliance won a significant majority.
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The Egmore Assembly Constituency, located in Chennai district of Tamil Nadu, is preparing for the upcoming 2026 elections. The Election Commission of India has announced a diverse slate of candidates, including Tamilan Prasanna from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Abishek R from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). This constituency is reserved for the Scheduled Caste category, with 23.84% of its population belonging to this community. The constituency has a total of 134,879 voters, comprising 65,677 men and 69,149 women, and boasts a literacy rate of 90.33% according to the 2011 Census. Voting is set for April 23, 2026, with results to be counted on May 4, 2026. In the previous assembly elections held in 2021, the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance secured 159 seats out of 234, establishing a strong political presence in the state.
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The elections will determine local governance and development initiatives in Egmore, impacting voters' daily lives.
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