Over 4,600 Candidates Compete in Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections
More than 4,654 left in race; just five in Ambasamudram
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In the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on April 23, over 4,654 candidates are contesting, an increase from the previous elections. Karur district leads with 85 valid nominations, while Ambasamudram has the fewest with just five. The Election Commission of India will finalize the candidate list soon.
- 01Total of 4,654 candidates competing in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
- 02Karur district has the highest valid nominations at 85.
- 03Ambasamudram has the lowest valid nominations with just five.
- 042,460 nominations were rejected by the Election Commission of India.
- 05Final candidate list will be published by the Election Commission on Friday.
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The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, scheduled for April 23, will see 4,654 candidates vying for seats, a rise from the 2021 elections. Out of 7,599 nominations, the Election Commission of India (ECI) rejected 2,460, while 485 candidates withdrew their nominations during scrutiny. Karur district will have the most candidates, with 85 valid nominations out of 108, while Ambasamudram has the least, with only five valid nominations. Other constituencies like Udhagamandalam and Gudalur (Scheduled Caste) also reported low numbers, each with six valid nominations. The ECI noted that 14 constituencies will have between 30 to 37 candidates competing. The scrutiny process revealed that Thondamuthur had the highest rejection rate, with 50 out of 77 nominations rejected. The final list of candidates will be announced on Friday.
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The increase in candidates may lead to more diverse political representation and competition in Tamil Nadu's Assembly elections.
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