In the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, AIADMK candidate G Hari emerged victorious in the Tiruttani constituency, securing 89,169 votes. He defeated TVK candidate M Sathya Kumar by a margin of 5,793 votes. The TVK, led by actor Vijay, has emerged as a formidable force in Tamil Nadu politics, pushing both DMK and AIADMK to the margins in several constituencies.
Previous Election Results
In the 2021 elections, DMK's S Chandran won Tiruttani with 120,314 votes (51.7% vote share), defeating G Hari (AIADMK) by a margin of 29,253 votes. The NTK candidate L Akila finished third with 12,007 votes, while DMDK (contesting under a different alliance) secured only 3,928 votes. In 2016, AIADMK's P M Narasimhan won with 93,045 votes (41.84% vote share), defeating Congress candidate A G Chidambaram by a margin of 23,141 votes.
Voter Turnout Surge
Tiruttani recorded a surge in voter participation this year, with over 90% voter turnout, compared to 79.47% in the 2021 elections. This increase reflects heightened political engagement in the constituency.
Constituency Profile
Tiruttani (Assembly Constituency No. 3) is located on Tamil Nadu's northern border with Andhra Pradesh. It is a temple-centric, semi-rural seat shaped by the presence of the Thiruthani Murugan Temple. Pilgrimage activity drives its economy alongside dryland agriculture and small-town trade. The constituency is also the birthplace of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. The electorate includes farmers, temple-linked workers, traders, and rural households, with voting influenced by local leadership, caste networks, and welfare delivery.
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