Tamil Nadu Assembly poll: Congress names 27 candidates; Melur nominee yet to be announced
The Congress announced its list of candidates for 27 out of 28 Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies, with some notable names retained and new entrants added. K. Selvaperunthagai and S. Rajeshkumar will continue to represent their respective seats in Sriperumbudhur and Killiyoor. The party faces opposition from senior leaders regarding the selection of G.K.M. Tamil Kumaran for Pennagaram, while influential Congress leaders are reportedly seeking a candidate for Melur. Sitting MLAs like Durai Chandrasekar and JMH Aassan Maulana will also contest in their respective constituencies.
3 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Congress renominates 12 MLAs in its list of 27; Melur nominee yet to be decided
4 APR 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
The Congress party finalized its candidate list for 27 out of 28 Tamil Nadu Assembly seats, with some incumbents and new entrants selected.
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