AIADMK Unveils Second List of Candidates for Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections
The AIADMK has announced its second list of candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, bringing the total to 150. The party aims to challenge the ruling DMK and has formed a coalition with the NDA, securing 169 seats. Key candidates include several senior leaders and former ministers. The elections are set for April 23, with results to be counted on May 4. This strategic move highlights the party's ambition to regain power in the state.
| Mar 27, 2026, 16:20 IST
AIADMK Announces Candidates for Upcoming Elections
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has released its second list of candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu on Friday. With this announcement, the party has now declared a total of 150 candidates, having previously revealed names for 23 assembly constituencies. The second list features several senior leaders and former ministers, while retaining some current legislators.
Among the candidates are B.V. Ramana from Tiruvallur, V. Jayaraman from Pollachi, Maragadam Kumaravel from Maduranthakam, V. Sathyanarayanan from Kumbakonam, P. Balraman from Ponneri, K. Thiruthani from Thiruttani, V. Moorthy from Madhavaram, K. Kuppan from Tiruvottiyur, and M. Raja (also known as K. Rajendran) from Chengalpattu.
NDA Coalition and Seat Distribution
Last week, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) finalized its seat-sharing agreement, allowing AIADMK to contest 169 seats. Following the announcement, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami referred to the coalition as a "victorious" alliance, asserting that the NDA aims to secure at least 210 seats in the elections. He emphasized the party's objective to oust the DMK from power, while media criticism regarding the DMK's seat-sharing negotiations was notably absent.
Seat Allocations for Other Parties
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been allocated 27 seats, while the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), led by A. Ramadoss, will contest 18 seats. The Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK), headed by T.T.V. Dhinakaran, will run for 11 seats. Other coalition members include the Tamil Manila Congress (Mupanar) led by G.K. Vasan, the India Jananayaga Katchi (IJK) led by T.R. Paarivendhar, the Puratchi Bharatam Katchi (PBK) led by M. Jagan Murthy, the Puthiya Neethi Katchi (PNK) led by A.C. Shanmugam, the Tamilaga Makkal Munetra Kazhagam (TMMK) led by B. John Pandian, and the South Indian Forward Bloc (SIFB), which may contest under the AIADMK or BJP symbols.
The elections for the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly are scheduled for April 23, with the counting of votes set for May 4.