Candidates Announced for Alandur Assembly Constituency in 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections
Alandur Candidates 2026: Full List of Contestants from Alandur Assembly Constituency in Tamil Nadu Election
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The Alandur Assembly Constituency in Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu, will see a diverse set of candidates contesting in the 2026 elections. Key contenders include TM Anbarasan from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and S Saravanan from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). Voting is scheduled for April 23, 2026.
- 01Alandur Assembly Constituency will hold elections on April 23, 2026.
- 02Key candidates include TM Anbarasan (DMK) and S Saravanan (AIADMK).
- 03The constituency has a voter base of 296,052, with a literacy rate of 85.29%.
- 04The seat is reserved for the General category, with 16.6% Scheduled Caste population.
- 05Counting of votes will take place on May 4, 2026.
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The Alandur Assembly Constituency, located in Kancheepuram district of North Tamil Nadu, is set to participate in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The Election Commission of India has announced a total of 17 candidates vying for the seat, including prominent figures such as TM Anbarasan from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and S Saravanan from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). The constituency has a total of 296,052 voters, comprising 143,839 men and 152,173 women, and boasts a literacy rate of 85.29% as per the 2011 Census. Voting is scheduled for April 23, 2026, with the counting of votes set for May 4, 2026. The Alandur constituency is reserved for the General category and has 16.6% of its population belonging to the Scheduled Caste community. In the previous 2021 elections, the DMK-led alliance secured a significant victory, winning 159 out of 234 seats.
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The election outcome will determine the representation of Alandur in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, influencing local policies and development.
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