Candidates Announced for Nagercoil Assembly Constituency in 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections
Nagercoil Candidates 2026: Full List of Contestants from Nagercoil Assembly Constituency in Tamil Nadu Election
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The Nagercoil Assembly Constituency in Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, will see a diverse array of candidates contesting in the 2026 elections. Key parties include DMK, BJP, and CPI (ML) among others. Voting is set for April 23, 2026, with results to be announced on May 4, 2026.
- 01Nagercoil Assembly Constituency is part of the Kanniyakumari district in Tamil Nadu.
- 02A total of 16 candidates from various parties are contesting the elections.
- 03The constituency has 257,022 voters, with a literacy rate of 92.14%.
- 04Voting will take place on April 23, 2026, and counting of votes will occur on May 4, 2026.
- 05In the previous 2021 elections, the DMK-led alliance won a significant majority.
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The Nagercoil Assembly Constituency, located in Kanniyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, is gearing up for the 2026 Assembly elections. The Election Commission of India has announced 16 candidates from various parties, including the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) among others. This constituency has a total of 257,022 voters, comprising 125,873 men and 131,139 women, with a literacy rate of 92.14% according to the 2011 Census. The elections will be held on April 23, 2026, with the vote counting scheduled for May 4, 2026. In the previous 2021 elections, the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance won 159 out of 234 seats, showcasing a strong political presence in the region.
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The election outcome will determine local governance and development initiatives in Nagercoil, affecting the daily lives of residents.
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