Tamil Nadu election 2026: full list of AIADMK candidates
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami, has announced its intention to contest in 167 seats as part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election on April 23, 2026. The party has finalized seat-sharing agreements with several other parties including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK), and a few others. The AIADMK has fielded candidates in all 167 seats, with names like Edappadi K. Palaniswami, K.P. Munusamy, Dindigul C. Sreenivasan, Natham R. Viswanathan, etc., listed among the candidates. The election results are expected on May 4.
5 APR 2026
— The Hindu
The Palacode constituency in Tamil Nadu will experience a tight three-way contest between the DMK, AIADMK, and TVK, with Dr. S. Senthil Kumar's entry potentially shifting the vote share.
— The Hindu
The AIADMK is strategically targeting Cauvery delta districts to capitalize on anti-incumbency and a strong voter base.
6 APR 2026
— The Hindu
The AIADMK is facing a two-pronged challenge from former leaders O. Panneerselvam and V.K. Sasikala, who are campaigning against the current leadership.
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