In the Rasipuram constituency of Tamil Nadu, TVK candidate Logesh Tamilselvan D emerged victorious with 74,808 votes, defeating BJP's Premkumar SD by a margin of 14,511 votes. Premkumar secured 60,297 votes, while Mathiventhan M of the DMK garnered 57,854 votes, finishing third.
Historical Context of Rasipuram Constituency
Rasipuram, located in the Namakkal district, is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. The seat has historically witnessed fierce competition between the DMK and AIADMK, with margins often narrow. In the 2021 assembly elections, DMK's M. Mathiventhan won against AIADMK's Dr. V. Saroja by a slim margin of just 1%. The voter turnout that year was 82%. In 2016, Dr. V. Saroja of the AIADMK defeated DMK's V.P. Duraisamy with a 5% margin, with 84% voter turnout.
Earlier, in the 2011 elections, the AIADMK's Dhanapal P won the seat with 90,186 votes, defeating DMK's Duraisamy V P, who received 65,469 votes. The winning margin of 24,717 votes reflected strong AIADMK support at the time. The 2006 election saw DMK candidate Ramaswamy K P win, while AIADMK's P R Sundaram took the seat in 2001. The 1996 election was exceptionally close, with AIADMK's Sundaram defeating DMK's R R Damayandhi by just 454 votes, highlighting the constituency's competitive nature.
TVK's Emergence as a Force
The 2026 results mark a significant shift, as TVK, led by actor Vijay, has emerged as a formidable force in Tamil Nadu politics. The party's victory in Rasipuram, a seat traditionally dominated by DMK and AIADMK, underscores its growing influence. This win is part of a broader trend where TVK is challenging the established parties across the state.
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