Over 4,600 Candidates Contest in Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections
Over 4,600 in fray for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls
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The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are set for April 23, 2026, with over 4,600 candidates contesting. Key alliances include the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance, alongside new entrants like C. Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.
- 01Over 4,600 candidates are contesting in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
- 02The elections are scheduled for April 23, 2026.
- 03Major political alliances include the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance.
- 04Actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, is also participating.
- 05The deadline for withdrawal of nominations was April 9, 2026.
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The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are approaching, scheduled for April 23, 2026, with a significant number of candidates vying for seats. More than 4,600 candidates have filed their nominations, representing various political factions. The major alliances include the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance. Additionally, actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay is entering the political arena with his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The deadline for candidates to withdraw their nominations was April 9, 2026, marking a critical point in the electoral process.
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The outcome of the elections will determine the political landscape of Tamil Nadu, impacting governance and policies affecting residents.
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