The counting of votes for the Kolathur Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu is currently underway, with 35 candidates vying for the seat. The key contenders include M.K. Stalin from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), P. Santhanakrishnan from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), and V.S. Babu from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
Key Candidates and Parties
Among the prominent candidates, M.K. Stalin (DMK) is seeking re-election after winning the seat in the 2021 Assembly Election. Other major party candidates include P. Santhanakrishnan (AIADMK), Subashini (Bahujan Samaj Party), Soundara Pandian Luder Seth (Naam Tamilar Katchi), Aathithya (Samata Party), E. Raamadasan (Makkal Nalvaazhvuk Katchi), Oormila (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi), K. Elumalai (Veerath Thiyagi Viswanathadoss Thozhilalarkal Katchi), Sivagnanasam (Desiya Makkal Sakthi Katchi), S.Y. Syed Yusuf (Republican Party of India (Athawale)), and V.S. Babu (TVK).
Independent Candidates
In addition to party candidates, a significant number of independent candidates are contesting, including Arul Doss. A., Kaja Maideen, V.A. Sudhakar, M. Suresh, J. Suriya Muthu, R. Senthil Kumar, Selvi Steffi. V.M., Nanda Kumar, A.L. Naresh Kumar, V. Naresh Babu, K. Panneer Selvam, S. Balachandar, R. Balaji, M. Poornima, R. Mahesh, P. Milany, R. Ravikumar, R. Raj Guru, Raja. G., A. Raji, M. Rajeshkumar, Vigirdhan, Farmer Jayaraman. S.K.J., and S. Sharan.
Counting Process
Votes cast across the Kolathur constituency are now being counted, and early trends from each round will be closely monitored throughout the day. Kolathur is a General constituency in Tamil Nadu. In the 2021 Assembly Election, M.K. Stalin of the DMK won the seat. The final result will determine which candidate has secured the most votes in 2026.
Disclaimer: This data is provided by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) | MyNeta and sourced from election affidavits available in the public domain of the Election Commission of India.
