In the Kancheepuram constituency, R.V. Ranjithkumar of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) secured a decisive victory, polling 91,350 votes. He defeated AIADMK candidate V. Somasundaram by a margin of 15,488 votes. DMK's Nithya Sugumar finished third with 69,344 votes, as the constituency delivered a clear mandate in favor of the TVK.
High-Profile Contest in Kancheepuram
The Kancheepuram constituency witnessed a high-profile showdown. The DMK strategically fielded Nithya Sugumar to consolidate the urban and weaver-community vote. She faced a veteran challenge from V. Somasundaram of the AIADMK, a former minister seeking to regain his stronghold. The race was further complicated by the entry of R.V. Ranjithkumar representing the TVK, who successfully tapped into the constituency's massive youth demographic and first-time voters.
Historical Election Results
In the 2021 election, C.V.M.P. Ezhilarasan (DMK) retained the seat with 1,02,712 votes (45% vote share), defeating P. Magesh Kumar (PMK), who polled 91,117 votes. The victory margin was 11,595 votes. In the 2016 election, Ezhilarasan (DMK) won with 90,533 votes, defeating AIADMK's T. Mythili by 7,548 votes.
Record Voter Turnout
The voter turnout this year was 87.08%, a record high for the "Silk City," surpassing the 78.16% recorded in the 2021 elections. Kancheepuram (Constituency No. 37), the administrative headquarters of the district and one of India's seven sacred cities, is globally synonymous with its world-famous hand-woven silk sarees. Landmarks like the Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple, the Varadharaja Perumal Temple, and the Ekambareswarar Temple define its identity as the "City of a Thousand Temples."
Social and Economic Profile
A socially vibrant electorate, dominated by a large community of traditional silk weavers (Saliyar and Sengunthar Mudaliars), alongside a growing workforce from the nearby industrial hubs of Sriperumbudur and Oragadam, makes Kancheepuram a pivotal barometer for heritage preservation and industrial labor policies in Tamil Nadu.
2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections
The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections were held in a single phase on April 23, recording a high voter turnout of 85.15%, with results declared on May 4. The polls witnessed an intense three-way contest that challenged the state's traditional bipolar political structure. The electoral battle was primarily between the DMK-led alliance (including the INC and other parties) headed by MK Stalin, and the AIADMK-led alliance (along with the BJP and other parties) headed by Edappadi K. Palaniswami. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), marking actor Vijay's political debut, emerged as a third force contesting all 234 constituencies.
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