Candidates Announced for Palayamkottai Assembly Constituency in 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections
Palayamkottai Candidates 2026: Full List of Contestants from Palayamkottai Assembly Constituency in Tamil Nadu Election
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The Palayamkottai Assembly Constituency in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, will see a diverse lineup of candidates in the upcoming 2026 elections. Key contenders include M Abdul Wahab from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Syed Sulthan Samsudeen from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). Voting is set for April 23, 2026.
- 01Palayamkottai Assembly Constituency is located in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu.
- 02The constituency has a total of 2,55,130 voters with a literacy rate of 82.92%.
- 03Candidates include M Abdul Wahab (DMK) and Syed Sulthan Samsudeen (AIADMK).
- 04Voting will take place on April 23, 2026, with counting on May 4, 2026.
- 05In the 2021 elections, the DMK-led alliance won a significant majority.
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The Palayamkottai Assembly Constituency, part of Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu, is gearing up for the 2026 elections with a total of 2,55,130 voters. The Election Commission of India has announced several candidates, including M Abdul Wahab from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Syed Sulthan Samsudeen from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). The constituency is reserved for the General category, with 11.92% of its population belonging to the Scheduled Caste community and 0.35% to the Scheduled Tribe community. The voting date is set for April 23, 2026, while counting will occur on May 4, 2026. In the previous 2021 elections, the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance achieved a significant victory, securing 159 out of 234 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
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The election will determine the representation of Palayamkottai in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, impacting local governance and development.
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