Candidates Announced for Gudiyattam Assembly Constituency in Tamil Nadu Elections 2026
Gudiyattam Candidates 2026: Full List of Contestants from Gudiyattam Assembly Constituency in Tamil Nadu Election
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The Gudiyattam Assembly Constituency in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu, will see candidates from various parties contesting in the upcoming 2026 elections. Key candidates include Paritha Purushothaman from AIADMK and K Thabithal from AIPTMMK. Voting is scheduled for April 23, 2026.
- 01Gudiyattam is a reserved constituency for Scheduled Castes.
- 02There are 10 candidates contesting from various parties.
- 03The constituency has a voter base of 248,526.
- 04The literacy rate in Gudiyattam is 79.65%.
- 05Voting will take place on April 23, 2026.
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The Gudiyattam Assembly Constituency, located in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu, is set to participate in the 2026 Assembly elections. The Election Commission of India has announced a total of 10 candidates from different political parties, including Paritha Purushothaman from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and K Thabithal from the All India Pasumpon Thamizhar Munnetra Kazhagam (AIPTMMK). This constituency is reserved for the Scheduled Caste category, with approximately 26.72% of its population belonging to this community. The total number of voters in Gudiyattam is 248,526, with a near-equal distribution of male and female voters. The literacy rate stands at 79.65%, according to the 2011 Census. Voting is scheduled for April 23, 2026, and the counting of votes will occur on May 4, 2026. In the previous elections held in 2021, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led Secular Progressive Alliance won a significant majority.
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The election will determine the local representation in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, impacting policies and development in the region.
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