Candidates Announced for Thiru Vi Ka Nagar in 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections
Thiru Vi Ka Nagar Candidates 2026: Full List of Contestants from Thiru Vi Ka Nagar Assembly Constituency in Tamil Nadu Election
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The Thiru Vi Ka Nagar Assembly Constituency in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, will see various candidates contesting in the 2026 elections. Key candidates include KS Ravichandran from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Porkodi Armstrong from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). Voting is set for April 23, 2026.
- 01Thiru Vi Ka Nagar is reserved for the Scheduled Caste category.
- 02The constituency has a total of 1,78,793 voters.
- 03Voting is scheduled for April 23, 2026, with counting on May 4, 2026.
- 04The literacy rate in Thiru Vi Ka Nagar is 90.33%.
- 05In the 2021 elections, the DMK-led alliance won a significant majority.
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The Thiru Vi Ka Nagar Assembly Constituency, located in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, will participate in the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections. The Election Commission of India has announced a diverse list of candidates, including KS Ravichandran from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Porkodi Armstrong from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). This constituency is reserved for the Scheduled Caste category, with 24.86% of its population belonging to this community. The total voter count stands at 1,78,793, comprising 85,724 men and 93,008 women. The literacy rate is notably high at 90.33%, according to the 2011 Census. Voting will take place on April 23, 2026, and the results will be counted on May 4, 2026. In the previous election in 2021, the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance secured 159 out of 234 seats, showcasing its stronghold in the region.
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The election will determine the representation of the Thiru Vi Ka Nagar constituency, impacting local policies and development.
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