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Tamil Nadu assembly election 2026: DMK's full list of 164 candidates

The DMK has announced 164 candidates for the Tamil Nadu polls, fielding Chief Minister M.K. Stalin from Kolathur and allotting the remaining seats to allies

Published on: Apr 21, 2026, 21:36:09 IST
By Payal Kumari
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The incumbent Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is contesting in 164 seats in the upcoming Tamil Nadu state polls. While DMK has retained most of its senior leaders in its candidates list, it has also introduced 60 new faces.

Madurai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK leader MK Stalin addresses the gathering during a campaign in support of party candidates at Rayapalayam in Thirumangalam Panchayat Union, in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu, Sunday, April 5, 2026. (PTI Photo) (PTI)
Madurai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK leader MK Stalin addresses the gathering during a campaign in support of party candidates at Rayapalayam in Thirumangalam Panchayat Union, in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu, Sunday, April 5, 2026. (PTI Photo) (PTI)

Chief Minister MK Stalin and deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin will once again contest from their sitting seats, Kolathur and Chepauk, respectively.

Out of the total 234 constituencies in the state, the remaining 70 have been allotted to DMK's allies. This includes Congress with 28 seats, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) with 8 seats, the DMDK with 10 seats, the CPI(M) with 5 seats, and the CPI with 5 seats. While smaller regional allies have been given two to four seats each.

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Tamil Nadu assembly polls will be done on a single phase on April 23, with vote counting scheduled for May 4. The main contest in the state is expected to be between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance. However, actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TMK made a bid to turn the election into a three-way contest.

 
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Payal Kumari

Payal is a budding journalist currently pursuing her passion for storytelling at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication. She has always loved writing and reading, and over time, these interests grew into a strong desire to tell stories that people can connect with. This is what led her to choose journalism and content writing as a career. She has interned with Prabhat Khabar, where she worked with the social media team. During her internship, she created content for different platforms and learned how to write in a clear and engaging way for a wide audience. This experience helped her understand how digital content works and improved her writing skills. Payal is always looking to learn and grow as a writer. She is open to exploring different kinds of stories and wants to keep getting better with each piece she writes. Outside of her work and studies, she is an avid reader. She enjoys reading all kinds of books, especially fiction and fantasy, and loves getting lost in different worlds and characters. Reading has always been a big part of her life and continues to inspire her writing. She is excited to keep learning, writing, and discovering where her journey in journalism takes her.

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