The counting of votes for the Sankarapuram Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu's 2026 elections is currently underway. This seat, classified as a General constituency, has drawn significant attention as 22 candidates are vying for victory. The primary contenders include T. Udhayasuriyan from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), R. Rakesh representing the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), and A. Jagadeesan from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
List of Candidates in the Fray
The complete list of 22 candidates contesting from Sankarapuram is as follows:
- Udhayasuriyan T (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)
- Sudha M (Bahujan Samaj Party)
- Ramesh K (Naam Tamilar Katchi)
- Rakesh R (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)
- Ramachandiran M (Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi)
- Gangasekar A (MAKKAL SAKTHI KATCHI)
- Sanniyasi N (Veerath Thiyagi Viswanathadoss Thozhilalarkal Katchi)
- Nadarajan K (All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam)
- Jagadesan A (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam)
- Anbazhagan S (Independent)
- Kavikuil V (Independent)
- Samikkannu M (Independent)
- Durai Ezhilan P (Independent)
- Pachaiyappan K (Independent)
- Mani G (Independent)
- Manikandan P (Independent)
- Mayilamparai Mari A (Independent)
- Murugu K (Independent)
- Vignesh R (Independent)
- Vijay J (Independent)
- Jayaprakash K (Independent)
- Harun Rasheeth J (Independent)
Historical Performance
In the 2021 Assembly election, Udhayasuriyan T of the DMK emerged victorious from this seat. He had also won the constituency in 2016, securing consecutive terms. The DMK candidate will be looking to retain the seat in 2026, but faces stiff competition from AIADMK and TVK, as well as a host of independent candidates.
Counting Process and Trends
Votes cast across Sankarapuram are now being counted, and early trends from each round are being closely monitored. As the day progresses, round-by-round updates will provide insights into which candidate is leading. The final declaration will confirm the winner and the margin of victory, adding to Tamil Nadu's state-wide tally across its 234 Assembly segments.
Disclaimer: This data is provided by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) | MyNeta and sourced from election affidavits available in the public domain of the Election Commission of India.
