In the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Virugampakkam constituency witnessed a significant victory for the Tamil Maanila Congress (TMK) candidate, Sabarinathan R. He secured a total of 76,092 votes, defeating the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate Prabhakara Raja A M V by a substantial margin of 27,086 votes. This high-stakes battle was part of the broader electoral landscape in Tamil Nadu, which saw the emergence of actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) as a formidable third force.
Previous Election Results
In the 2021 elections, the Virugampakkam seat was won by A. M. V. Prabhakara Raja of the DMK, who secured 74,351 votes, representing a 44.4% vote share. He defeated the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) candidate Virugai V. N. Ravi, who polled 55,984 votes, with a margin of 18,367 votes. In 2016, the seat was held by V. N. Virugai Ravi of the AIADMK, who won with 65,979 votes, defeating the DMK's K. Thanasekaran by a narrow margin of 2,333 votes.
Voter Turnout
The voter turnout in the 2026 elections for the Virugampakkam constituency was 85.10%, a significant increase compared to 57.44% in the 2021 elections. This surge reflects heightened political engagement among the electorate.
Constituency Profile
Virugampakkam (Constituency No. 22) is located in South-Western Chennai and is a fast-developing urban segment known for its deep ties to the Tamil film industry. Key landmarks include the Koyambedu Wholesale Market, one of Asia's largest, the Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT), and numerous film studios. The constituency has a socially diverse electorate, ranging from middle-class residential colonies in K. K. Nagar to bustling trading communities in Koyambedu, making it a vital hub for Chennai's commercial and cultural life.
2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections Overview
The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections were held in a single phase on April 23, recording a high voter turnout of 85.15% across the state. Results were declared on May 4. The polls witnessed an intense three-way contest that challenged the state's traditional bipolar political structure. The main contenders were the DMK-led alliance, including the Indian National Congress (INC) and other parties, headed by MK Stalin; the AIADMK-led alliance, led by Edappadi K Palaniswami along with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other parties; and the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), marking actor Vijay's political debut as a third force contesting all 234 constituencies.
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