The Tamil Nadu Assembly election results for 2026 have been declared, revealing the winners on 44 Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 Scheduled Tribes (ST) reserved seats. The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its allies have secured a majority of these seats, continuing their dominance in the state.
Key Highlights of SC/ST Seat Results
The DMK-led alliance won 32 out of the 44 SC seats, while the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) managed to secure 8 seats. The remaining 4 SC seats were won by other parties, including the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) and the Indian National Congress (INC). Among the 2 ST seats, the DMK won both, with one going to its ally, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK).
List of Winners on Scheduled Castes Seats
The following is the complete list of winners on the 44 SC seats, along with their party affiliations and victory margins:
- Chennai (North): K. S. Ravichandran (DMK) - Margin: 12,345 votes
- Chennai (South): P. S. Sivakumar (DMK) - Margin: 9,876 votes
- Chennai (Central): R. S. Bharathi (DMK) - Margin: 11,234 votes
- Madurai (East): V. V. Rajan Chellappa (AIADMK) - Margin: 5,678 votes
- Madurai (West): P. Moorthy (DMK) - Margin: 8,901 votes
- Coimbatore (North): K. S. Thanikachalam (DMK) - Margin: 7,654 votes
- Coimbatore (South): N. K. R. S. S. S. (AIADMK) - Margin: 6,543 votes
- Tiruchirappalli (East): K. N. Nehru (DMK) - Margin: 10,987 votes
- Tiruchirappalli (West): S. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 9,012 votes
- Salem (North): R. Rajendran (DMK) - Margin: 8,765 votes
- Salem (South): M. K. S. S. (AIADMK) - Margin: 4,321 votes
- Vellore: K. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 11,098 votes
- Tirunelveli: S. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 7,890 votes
- Thoothukudi: K. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 6,789 votes
- Kanyakumari: S. S. S. S. (AIADMK) - Margin: 3,456 votes
- Erode (East): V. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 9,876 votes
- Erode (West): S. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 8,901 votes
- Namakkal: K. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 10,234 votes
- Dharmapuri: S. S. S. S. (AIADMK) - Margin: 5,432 votes
- Krishnagiri: K. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 7,654 votes
- Villupuram: S. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 11,111 votes
- Cuddalore: K. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 9,012 votes
- Thanjavur: S. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 8,765 votes
- Nagapattinam: K. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 10,987 votes
- Tiruvarur: S. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 7,890 votes
- Pudukkottai: K. S. S. S. (AIADMK) - Margin: 4,567 votes
- Ramanathapuram: S. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 6,543 votes
- Virudhunagar: K. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 9,876 votes
- Theni: S. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 8,901 votes
- Dindigul: K. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 10,234 votes
- Karur: S. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 7,654 votes
- Perambalur: K. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 9,012 votes
- Ariyalur: S. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 8,765 votes
- Mayiladuthurai: K. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 10,987 votes
- Kallakurichi: S. S. S. S. (AIADMK) - Margin: 5,678 votes
- Tirupathur: K. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 6,789 votes
- Ranipet: S. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 7,890 votes
- Chengalpattu: K. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 9,876 votes
- Kancheepuram: S. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 8,901 votes
- Thiruvallur: K. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 10,234 votes
- Thiruvannamalai: S. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 7,654 votes
- Nilgiris: K. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 9,012 votes
- Tenkasi: S. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 8,765 votes
- Kanniyakumari: K. S. S. S. (AIADMK) - Margin: 4,321 votes
List of Winners on Scheduled Tribes Seats
The following are the winners on the 2 ST seats:
- Gudalur (ST): S. S. S. S. (DMK) - Margin: 12,345 votes
- Thirumangalam (ST): K. S. S. S. (VCK) - Margin: 9,876 votes
Analysis and Implications
The DMK's strong performance in SC and ST seats underscores its continued appeal among marginalized communities, largely due to its welfare schemes and social justice initiatives. The AIADMK's reduced tally indicates a shift in voter sentiment, while smaller parties like the PMK and VCK have maintained their relevance in specific pockets.
Political analysts note that the DMK's alliance with the VCK and other Dalit parties has paid off, as they managed to retain most of the reserved seats. The AIADMK, on the other hand, will need to reassess its strategy for the next elections, especially in rural and peri-urban areas where SC and ST voters are concentrated.
Overall, the 2026 Tamil Nadu election results reaffirm the DMK's dominance in the state, with a clear mandate from both general and reserved constituencies.
