BJP releases list of 27 candidates for Tamil Nadu assembly elections on April 23

As Tamil Nadu gears up for assembly elections on April 23, the BJP has announced 27 candidates. See the list here.

Updated on: Apr 3, 2026, 16:13:34 IST

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The BJP on Friday released a list of 27 candidates for the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, fielding Union minister L Murugan from Avanashi seat and former Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan from Mylapore.

The list features prominent figures like Union minister L Murugan and former Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan. (PTI)

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BJP Mahila Morcha national president Vanathi Srinivasan will enter the fray from Coimbatore (North), according to a list issued by the party.

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The party has named Kirthika Shivkumar as its candidate from Modakkurichi, S Vijayadharani from Vilavancode and Nagesh Kumar from Thalli seat.

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Polling for the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly is slated to be held on April 23.

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