In the Killiyoor assembly constituency, Congress candidate Rajesh Kumar S emerged victorious in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, defeating Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate Sabin S by a margin of 1,311 votes. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Nivin Simon J also contested the election but finished third.
Election Results 2026 Overview
Vijay's TVK party has established itself as a formidable force in Tamil Nadu politics, challenging traditional parties. In West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee trails behind Suvendu Adhikari after the second round in Bhabanipur. TVK has pushed the DMK and AIADMK to the margins, while the BJP may oust Mamata in Bengal but retain Assam.
Killiyoor Constituency Details
Killiyoor is an assembly constituency located in Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari district, falling under the Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha segment. Congress has dominated this seat since 2016, winning four consecutive assembly elections. In 2021, S Rajeshkumar retained the seat by a huge margin of 55,400 votes, defeating AIADMK's Jude Dev KV. This was an improvement over his 2016 victory margin of 46,295 votes. Prior to Rajeshkumar, Congress' S John Jacob won the seat in 2006 and 2011.
Voter Turnout and Registration
For the 2021 elections, Killiyoor had 241,595 registered voters, out of which 169,164 cast their ballots, recording a voter turnout of 70 percent. The high turnout reflects the active political engagement in the constituency.
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