KP Munusamy: AIADMK Veteran Running for Veppanahalli in 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections
Meet KP Munusamy, AIADMK Veteran Contesting From Veppanahalli
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KP Munusamy, the AIADMK's deputy general secretary and current MLA, is contesting from the Veppanahalli constituency in the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He previously defeated DMK's P Murugan in 2021, making the race more competitive against opponents from DMK and TVK.
- 01KP Munusamy is the AIADMK candidate for Veppanahalli in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
- 02He previously won the constituency by approximately 3,000 votes against DMK's P Murugan.
- 03Munusamy has a long history in politics, having joined AIADMK in 1972 and served in various capacities.
- 04The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections will be held on April 23, 2026, with results announced on May 4.
- 05He faces competition from Srinivas PK of DMK and Sampangi Sr of TVK.
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KP Munusamy, born in 1952, is a seasoned politician and current MLA representing Veppanahalli in Tamil Nadu, India. As the AIADMK's deputy general secretary, he has been a member of the party since 1972 and has held various leadership roles, including heading the district youth wing and serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Krishnagiri. In the 2021 elections, Munusamy secured victory over DMK's P Murugan by approximately 3,000 votes, marking a significant win in a constituency previously dominated by the DMK. For the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, he will compete against Srinivas PK from DMK and Sampangi Sr from the Tamilaga Vivasayigal Katchi (TVK). The elections are scheduled for April 23, 2026, with results expected by May 4.
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The outcome of the elections will influence local governance and development initiatives in Veppanahalli.
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