Tindivanam Assembly Election Results 2026
The Tindivanam constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2026 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise and 88.28% of voting was recorded in this constituency..
Vanniarasu of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi won the seat by defeating P. Arjunan of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam with a margin of 734 votes. Below you can find the Tindivanam Assembly Elections Results 2026, the winner and runner-up details, and more.
Tindivanam Candidates List
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Tindivanam Assembly Election Results 2026 to 1977
Tindivanam Assembly Election Results (2026)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vanniarasu
Winner
|
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi |
63,833
Lead:
734
|
32.56% |
| P. Arjunan | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 63,099 | 32.19% |
| S.sakthivel | Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam | 61,159 | 31.20% |
| Petchimuthu | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 5,242 | 2.67% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 714 | 0.36% |
| Vinoth. S | Independent | 435 | 0.22% |
| Venkatachalapathy. A | Bahujan Samaj Party | 422 | 0.22% |
| Viswanathan. S.a | Independent | 208 | 0.11% |
| Mohan. A | MAKKAL SAKTHI KATCHI | 201 | 0.10% |
| Pon.sivakumar | Independent | 199 | 0.10% |
| Devakumaran. E | Independent | 198 | 0.10% |
| Chandaran. A | Independent | 99 | 0.05% |
| Durkali. N | Independent | 78 | 0.04% |
| Vanjinathan. C | Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi | 74 | 0.04% |
| Ramneshwaran. V | Thakkam Katchi | 65 | 0.03% |
Tindivanam Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Arjunan
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
87,152
Lead:
9,753
|
47.74% |
| Seethapathi Chokkalingam | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 77,399 | 42.40% |
| Pechimuthu | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 9,203 | 5.04% |
| K. Chandralekha | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 2,701 | 1.48% |
| Poyathu @ Anbin Poyyamozhi S | Makkal Needhi Maiam | 2,079 | 1.14% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,523 | 0.83% |
| Govindasamy A | Bahujan Samaj Party | 603 | 0.33% |
| Ilavarasan K | Anna Dravidar Kazhagam | 424 | 0.23% |
| Thambiraj A | Independent | 379 | 0.21% |
| Settu M | Desiya Sirupanmayinar Makkal Iyakkam | 247 | 0.14% |
| Vetrivendhan S | Independent | 195 | 0.11% |
| Viswanathan S A | All India Pattali Munnetra Katchi | 148 | 0.08% |
| Gokulakrishnan M | Independent | 141 | 0.08% |
| Arulmaran J | Independent | 122 | 0.07% |
| Mohan A | MAKKAL SAKTHI KATCHI | 112 | 0.06% |
| Vinoth S | Independent | 110 | 0.06% |
Tindivanam Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Seethapathy P
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
61,879
Lead:
101
|
35.76% |
| Rajendran S P | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 61,778 | 35.70% |
| Kalidoss A | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 29,848 | 17.25% |
| Udhayakumar M | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 14,928 | 8.63% |
| Others | Others | 2,112 | 1.22% |
| Poovazhagi B | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,509 | 0.87% |
| Bhuvaneshwari G | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 908 | 0.52% |
| Viswanathan S A | All India Pattali Munnetra Katchi | 716 | 0.41% |
| Karthick R | Independent | 489 | 0.28% |
| Govindasamy A | Bahujan Samaj Party | 396 | 0.23% |
| Meera K | Independent | 392 | 0.23% |
| Chandrasekaran M | Independent | 195 | 0.11% |
Tindivanam Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Haridoss.d
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
80,553
Lead:
15,537
|
52.59% |
| Sankar M.p | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 65,016 | 42.45% |
| Munusamy.m | Independent | 2,071 | 1.35% |
| Radhika.r | Indiya Jananayaka Katchi | 1,125 | 0.73% |
| Venugopal.m | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,010 | 0.66% |
| Subramanian.r | Peoples Party Of India(secular) | 752 | 0.49% |
| Balu.c | Independent | 695 | 0.45% |
| Mayilvel.p | Bahujan Samaj Party | 684 | 0.45% |
| Ganesan.s | Independent | 509 | 0.33% |
| Sivakalidoss.a.v. | Independent | 397 | 0.26% |
| Jagajanantham.r | Puratchi Bharatham | 357 | 0.23% |
Tindivanam Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Shanmugam. C.ve.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
55,856
Lead:
2,208
|
47% |
| Karunanithi. M | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 53,648 | 45% |
| Lakshmanan. K | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 4,364 | 4% |
| Manickam K | Independent | 2,102 | 2% |
| Thanasekaran S | Independent | 827 | 1% |
| Sekar Nayakar. I.m | Bharatiya Janata Party | 674 | 1% |
| Ganesan R | Independent | 432 | 0% |
| Iniyadhayalan. G | Independent | 332 | 0% |
| Steephan Raj. S | Bahujan Samaj Party | 237 | 0% |
| Subramaniyan E | Independent | 158 | 0% |
| Sathiyamoorthy A | Independent | 105 | 0% |
Tindivanam Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Shanmugm .c.ve.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
54,884
Lead:
12,148
|
53% |
| Sethunathan.r | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 42,736 | 42% |
| Ravi .s | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 2,353 | 2% |
| Megesh .m | Independent | 2,182 | 2% |
| Iniyadayalan .g | Independent | 801 | 1% |
Tindivanam Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sedunathan, R.
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
45,448
Lead:
25,380
|
43% |
| Karunanithi, M. | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 20,068 | 19% |
| Masilamani, R. | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 16,449 | 16% |
| Rajaram, D. | Indian National Congress | 16,018 | 15% |
| Moorthy, S. | Bharatiya Janata Party | 523 | 1% |
| Kalaiyogananthan, M.g. | Independent | 266 | 0% |
| Ismail, N.m. | Independent | 229 | 0% |
| Sadayan, K. | Independent | 169 | 0% |
| Krishnamoorthy, C.v. | Independent | 160 | 0% |
| Parasuraman, M. | Independent | 156 | 0% |
| Shanmugam, K.k. | Independent | 119 | 0% |
| Natarajan, V. | Independent | 106 | 0% |
| Munusamy, P. | Independent | 93 | 0% |
| Krishnan, P. | Independent | 85 | 0% |
| Jayaraman, N. | Independent | 49 | 0% |
Tindivanam Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pannirselvam S.
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
48,317
Lead:
19,035
|
49% |
| Masilamani R. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 29,282 | 30% |
| Karuranidhi M. | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 16,580 | 17% |
| Sadaian K. | Bahujan Samaj Party | 577 | 1% |
| Balaji N. | Tharasu Makkal Mandaram | 436 | 0% |
| Subramanian E. | Independent | 340 | 0% |
Tindivanam Assembly Election Results (1989)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Masilamani, R.
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
39,504
Lead:
10,755
|
47% |
| Ramamurthi, K. | Indian National Congress | 28,749 | 34% |
| Ravindhran, G.r. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(janaki Ramachandran) | 6,258 | 7% |
| Thangamani, K.m. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(jayalalita Group) | 4,478 | 5% |
| Gandhidass, S. | Independent | 941 | 1% |
| Maheswaran, T.r. | Independent | 525 | 1% |
| Erusan, A. | Independent | 366 | 0% |
| Doss Alias Ramadoss | Independent | 182 | 0% |
| Dharamlingam, P. | Independent | 154 | 0% |
| Elumalai M | Independent | 147 | 0% |
| Mohan, M. | Independent | 140 | 0% |
| Ravi Rajan, R. | Independent | 136 | 0% |
| Mangan | Independent | 117 | 0% |
| Durai, T. | Independent | 99 | 0% |
| Puniaseelan, R. | Independent | 92 | 0% |
| Alaudeen, A. | Independent | 91 | 0% |
| Jayapal, A. | Independent | 82 | 0% |
| Nevarajan, M. | Independent | 73 | 0% |
| Bakthavachalu Raddiar, T. | Independent | 42 | 0% |
| Ponnayan, K. | Independent | 34 | 0% |
Tindivanam Assembly Election Results (1984)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K. M. Thangamani
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
45,404
Lead:
19,316
|
56% |
| Subramanya Kounder | Janta Party | 26,088 | 32% |
| S. Krishnan | Independent | 3,596 | 4% |
| K. Semmaneri Gounder K. | Independent | 2,306 | 3% |
Tindivanam Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Thangamani Gounder, K. M
Winner
|
Indian National Congress (i) |
29,778
Lead:
5,476
|
42% |
| Erajaram Reddy | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 24,302 | 34% |
| Radhakrishnan | Janata Party (jp) | 15,953 | 22% |
| Thiruneelakanda Gounder, A. | Independent | 310 | 0% |
Tindivanam Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
T.r. Erajaram Reddy
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
18,990
Lead:
1,840
|
29% |
| R. Radhakrishnan | Janta Party | 17,150 | 26% |
| G. Rajaram | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 15,117 | 23% |
| G. Venkatraman | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 11,958 | 18% |
| P.m. Ranganathan | Independent | 1,046 | 2% |
Source: ECI
Strike Rate
AIADMK 50%
INC 50%
AIADMK won 4 times and INC won 4 times since 1977 elections.
Tindivanam MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Vanniarasu | VCK | 63,833 | 734 | 32.56% |
| 2021 | Arjunan | AIADMK | 87,152 | 9,753 | 47.74% |
| 2016 | Seethapathy P | DMK | 61,879 | 101 | 35.76% |
| 2011 | Haridoss.d | AIADMK | 80,553 | 15,537 | 52.59% |
| 2006 | Shanmugam. C.ve. | AIADMK | 55,856 | 2,208 | 47% |
| 2001 | Shanmugm .c.ve. | AIADMK | 54,884 | 12,148 | 53% |
| 1996 | Sedunathan, R. | DMK | 45,448 | 25,380 | 43% |
| 1991 | Pannirselvam S. | INC | 48,317 | 19,035 | 49% |
| 1989 | Masilamani, R. | DMK | 39,504 | 10,755 | 47% |
| 1984 | K. M. Thangamani | INC | 45,404 | 19,316 | 56% |
| 1980 | Thangamani Gounder, K. M | INC(I) | 29,778 | 5,476 | 42% |
| 1977 | T.r. Erajaram Reddy | INC | 18,990 | 1,840 | 29% |
Source: ECI
Tindivanam Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Vanniarasu | VCK |
63,833
(Lead:
734)
|
32.56% |
| P. Arjunan | AIADMK | 63,099 | 32.19% | |
| 2021 | Arjunan | AIADMK |
87,152
(Lead:
9,753)
|
47.74% |
| Seethapathi Chokkalingam | DMK | 77,399 | 42.40% | |
| 2016 | Seethapathy P | DMK |
61,879
(Lead:
101)
|
35.76% |
| Rajendran S P | AIADMK | 61,778 | 35.70% | |
| 2011 | Haridoss.d | AIADMK |
80,553
(Lead:
15,537)
|
52.59% |
| Sankar M.p | PMK | 65,016 | 42.45% | |
| 2006 | Shanmugam. C.ve. | AIADMK |
55,856
(Lead:
2,208)
|
47% |
| Karunanithi. M | PMK | 53,648 | 45% | |
| 2001 | Shanmugm .c.ve. | AIADMK |
54,884
(Lead:
12,148)
|
53% |
| Sethunathan.r | DMK | 42,736 | 42% | |
| 1996 | Sedunathan, R. | DMK |
45,448
(Lead:
25,380)
|
43% |
| Karunanithi, M. | PMK | 20,068 | 19% | |
| 1991 | Pannirselvam S. | INC |
48,317
(Lead:
19,035)
|
49% |
| Masilamani R. | DMK | 29,282 | 30% | |
| 1989 | Masilamani, R. | DMK |
39,504
(Lead:
10,755)
|
47% |
| Ramamurthi, K. | INC | 28,749 | 34% | |
| 1984 | K. M. Thangamani | INC |
45,404
(Lead:
19,316)
|
56% |
| Subramanya Kounder | JNP | 26,088 | 32% | |
| 1980 | Thangamani Gounder, K. M | INC(I) |
29,778
(Lead:
5,476)
|
42% |
| Erajaram Reddy | AIADMK | 24,302 | 34% | |
| 1977 | T.r. Erajaram Reddy | INC |
18,990
(Lead:
1,840)
|
29% |
| R. Radhakrishnan | JNP | 17,150 | 26% |
Source: ECI
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Tamil Nadu Tindivanam Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Tindivanam Assembly seat in the 2026 election?
Vanniarasu of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) won the Tindivanam Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating P. Arjunan of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) by a margin of 734 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Tindivanam constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Tindivanam constituency is 50% AIADMK and 50% INC, with AIADMK won 4 times and INC won 4 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2026 Tindivanam Assembly Election?
Vanniarasu (VCK) received 32.56% vote share.
P. Arjunan (AIADMK) received 32.19% vote share.
What were the results of the 2026 Tindivanam Assembly Election?
Vanniarasu (VCK) won the 2026 election with 63833 votes, leading by 734 votes and securing a 32.56% vote share.
What was the margin of victory in the Tindivanam Assembly Election 2026?
Vanniarasu (VCK) won the Tindivanam Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 734 votes over P. Arjunan (AIADMK).
Who were the top candidates for the Tindivanam Assembly Election 2026?
The top candidates in the Tindivanam Assembly Election 2026 were:
Vanniarasu (VCK)
P. Arjunan (AIADMK)
S.sakthivel (TVK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Vanniarasu (VCK) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Tindivanam Assembly Election 2026?
The voter turnout in the Tindivanam Assembly Election 2026 was 88.28%
Disclaimer:
This page contains historical election results sourced from the Election Commission of India (ECI). It is for archival and informational purposes only and does not represent current or ongoing election updates. The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.
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