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  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: List of all constituencies going to polls on April 23

  April 22, 2026 11:50 IST

  Key players in this election include the DMK, AIADMK, BJP, Vijay’s Tamil Nadu Kongu (TVK), and the Congress, all vying for the mandate. The current Assembly’s term concludes on May 10, 2026.

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  Royapuram Assembly Election 2026: Can AIADMK's Jayakumar D reclaim seat from DMK?

  April 21, 2026 19:19 IST

  Hot seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: In the 2021 assembly elections, Murthy R Idream of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) defeated Jayakumar D of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) by a margin of 27,779 votes.

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  Gobichettipalayam Assembly Election 2026: Can Sengottaiyan retain seat on TVK ticket?

  April 21, 2026 18:19 IST

  Hot seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: In the 2021 assembly elections, KA Sengottaiyan of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) defeated GV Manimaran of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) by a margin of 28,563 votes.

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  Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni assembly election: Four-cornered fight in DMK bastion

  April 20, 2026 9:47 IST

  Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni assembly election 2026: This seat has historically been a stronghold of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Before delimitation, the old Chepauk seat was represented multiple times by M Karunanidhi, cementing its legacy as a DMK bastion.

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  Tamil Nadu polls: CM MK Stalin releases manifesto for Chennai city, promises urban transformation

  April 19, 2026 17:35 IST

  The six-point document promises upgraded amenities, 1,000 new mini-buses, and AI-enabled transport management to reduce congestion and cut travel time.

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  Rahul Gandhi slams BJP-RSS, says 'attacks on Tamil identity won't be tolerated'

  April 18, 2026 14:29 IST

  Rahul Gandhi said Tamil Nadu holds a special place in his heart and that his connection with the state has grown over the years.

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  Tamil Nadu tragedy: 10 dead as tourist van crashes at Valparai hairpin bend in Coimbatore

  April 17, 2026 23:04 IST

  At least 10 people were killed after a tourist van crashed at a hairpin bend in Tamil Nadu's Valparai. The vehicle, carrying around 20 passengers, lost control on the steep ghat road. Authorities fear the death toll may rise as rescue operations continue.

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  Tamil Nadu polls: Vijay promises Rs 2,500 per month for women under 60 years, six free LPG cylinders

  April 16, 2026 23:48 IST

  Tamil Nadu elections 2026: TVK chief Vijay has assured a 50 per cent waiver of agri-coop crop loans for farmers with more than five acres.

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  'Fire will spread across Dravidian land': Tamil Nadu CM burns copy of Delimitation Bill | VIDEO

  April 16, 2026 10:39 IST

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin shared on a video on his X account in which he was seen burning the copy of the Delimitation Bill. Stalin alleged that the bill will only turn the people of Tamil Nadu into refugees in their own land.

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  Vijay promises crop loan waiver, announces welfare measures for MSMEs, Tamil Nadu police force

  April 14, 2026 19:41 IST

  Tamil Nadu election 2026: Vijay said the basic salary will be increased from Rs 18,200 to Rs 25,000, besides implementing the Police Welfare and Working Conditions Act, which would regularise working time for the personnel.

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  Edapaddi Assembly Election 2026: Will Palanswami retain his turf in triangular fight with DMK, NTK?

  April 21, 2026 11:41 IST

  Edappadi assembly election: The contest features Edappadi K. Palaniswami of the AIADMK, who is seeking to retain his stronghold, against DMK candidate C Kaasi and NTK’s A Priyadharshini, making it a triangular fight.

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  Mannargudi assembly seat: DMK's TRB Rajaa vs AMMK's Kamaraj battle heats up

  April 21, 2026 14:13 IST

  The main contest in Mannargudi is expected between TRB Rajaa (DMK) and S Kamaraj (AMMK). At the same time, UVM Rajarajan (TVK) and R Bharathiselvan (NTK) are also in the fray.

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  Dharmapuri assembly seat: PMK's Sowmiya Anbumani vs DMDK's Elangovan battle takes centre stage

  April 21, 2026 14:12 IST

  The contest in Dharmapuri is shaping up as a multi-cornered fight. The key candidates include Dr Sowmiya Anbumani (PMK), Dr V Elangovan (DMDK), M Sivan (TVK), and K Shantha Lakshmi (NTK).

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  Bodinayakkanur assembly seat: DMK's O Panneerselvam vs AIADMK’s Narayanaswamy as battle heats up

  April 21, 2026 14:09 IST

  The main contest is expected between DMK’s O Panneerselvam and AIADMK’s VT Narayanaswamy, while S Prakash Kumar (TVK) and S Kalaiarasu (NTK) are also in the race, making it a multi-cornered fight.

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  Katpadi assembly seat: DMK's Durai Murugan vs AIADMK's V Ramu in tight battle

  April 21, 2026 14:08 IST

  The main contest in Katpadi is expected between senior DMK leader Durai Murugan and AIADMK’s V Ramu. At the same time, Dr M Sudhakar (TVK) and S Thirukkumaran (NTK) are also in the fray.

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  Thondamuthur: AIADMK's SP Velumani vs DMK's Karthikeyan face-off heats up in Coimbatore Urban battle

  April 21, 2026 14:07 IST

  Thondamuthur has a total of 287,442 registered voters for the 2026 elections. This includes 138,968 male voters, 148,371 female voters, and 103 voters from the third gender category.

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  Avanashi assembly battle: BJP's L Murugan vs DMK, TVK enters fray

  April 21, 2026 14:05 IST

  Avanashi is set to vote in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on Thursday, April 9, 2026, while counting of votes will take place on Monday, May 4, 2026.

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  Mylapore Assembly seat sees BJP's Tamilisai vs DMK's Dha Velu contest

  April 21, 2026 14:03 IST

  Mylapore Assembly constituency, located in Chennai district, had a total of 270,568 registered voters in the 2021 Assembly elections. This included 131,179 male voters, 139,349 female voters, and 40 voters from the third gender category.

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  Nine Tamil Nadu cops get death sentence in 'rarest of rare' father-son custodial deaths case

  April 06, 2026 23:55 IST

  A Madurai special court has awarded the death penalty to nine police officers for the 2020 custodial deaths of Jayaraj and Bennicks in Sathankulam. The ruling follows extensive evidence presented by the CBI, with the court deeming the torture inflicted as the "rarest of rare".

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  BJP declares 27 candidates for Tamil Nadu polls, fields Nainar Nagendran, Soundararajan and Murugan

  April 03, 2026 16:14 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026: As part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) seat-sharing pact, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) is contesting 172 seats on its symbol, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on 33.