The counting of votes for the Chengam Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu is currently underway, with 15 candidates vying for the seat. This Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency has seen a multi-cornered contest, with major parties including the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) fielding their candidates.
Key Candidates in Chengam
The prominent candidates contesting from Chengam in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election are:
- M.P. Giri – Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
- S. Velu – All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)
- K. Bharathidhasan – Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
- J. Shoba – Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK)
- C. Selvan – Republican Party of India (Athawale)
- K. Manikandan – Makkal Sananayaga Kudiyarasu Katchi
- C. Malathi – Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
- A. Chidambaram – Independent
- P. Selvam – Independent
- D. Dhilipkumar – Independent
- A. Bharathi – Independent
- A. Poongodi – Independent
- M. Mugilarasan – Independent
- M. Raman Masilamani – Independent
- K. Velu – Independent
Previous Election Results
In the 2021 Assembly Election, M.P. Giri of the DMK emerged victorious with a margin of 11,570 votes, defeating the AIADMK candidate M.S. Nainakannu. Prior to that, in the 2016 election, M.P. Giri had won the seat with a margin of 12,691 votes. The consistent performance of the DMK in Chengam makes this year's contest particularly significant.
Counting Process and Trends
The counting of votes began early in the morning, and round-by-round trends are being closely monitored. As the day progresses, the final result will confirm which candidate has secured the most votes in the constituency. The outcome will contribute to the overall tally of the 234 Assembly segments in Tamil Nadu.
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.
