The Times of India

Khargram constituency gears up for the 2026 Assembly elections with TMC's Ashish Marjit facing BJP's Mitali Mal. The seat, reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates, saw Ashis Marjit win in 2021 for TMC after previously securing victory for Congress in 2016. Voter turnout in West Bengal reached a historic high in the last elections.

Trinamool Congress has nominated Bayron Biswas for the Sagardighi assembly seat, setting up a contest against BJP's Tapas Chakraborty. This Murshidabad district constituency saw TMC's Subrata Saha win by a significant margin in 2021. Previously, in 2016, Saha also secured victory, though by a narrower margin against the Congress. The seat has a history of TMC dominance.

India's political landscape has been dramatically reshaped by the 2026 Assembly election results, with significant shifts in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. Voters delivered a strong mandate for change, dismantling established power structures and ushering in new political forces across the nation.

DMK candidate Karunanithi K has won the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election in Kovilpatti, defeating Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam candidate Balasubramanian S and AIADMK candidate Kadambur Raju C. The constituency, known for its industrial base, faced key issues like water scarcity and unemployment. Kadambur Raju, the incumbent MLA, was previously elected in 2021.

The Suti constituency in 2026 sees a three-way contest featuring TMC's Emani Biswas, BJP's Mahabir Ghosh, and Congress's Alfazuddin Biswas. Biswas, the incumbent MLA, is a strong favorite after a significant victory in 2021. Ghosh and Biswas face the challenge of overcoming the substantial vote gap from the previous election in this diverse constituency.

DMK candidate E. Raja has won the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election in the Vasudevanallur constituency. This SC-reserved seat, located in Tenkasi district, faces persistent issues like irrigation shortages and youth unemployment. The incumbent MLA, Dr. T. Sadhan Tirumalaikumar of MDMK, had previously won in 2021.

Sivaganga, a key district and politically charged constituency, has consistently favored the AIADMK in recent state polls. The party secured victories in 2021, 2016, and 2011, demonstrating a strong hold.

AIADMK's Dr. Dhilipan Jaishankar secured victory in the Sankarankovil constituency during the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, defeating TVK's C. Ramarajan by 6,489 votes. The SC-reserved seat, known for its agricultural prominence and the Sankarankoil Harihara temple, faced key issues including irrigation, rural infrastructure, and youth unemployment.

Leemarose Martin of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the Lalgudi constituency with a margin of 2739 votes. She garnered 60795 votes, while Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate KU PA Krishnan came second with 58056 votes.

Congress has maintained a strong hold on the Killiyoor assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari district since 2016. S Rajeshkumar secured a significant victory in the 2021 elections, widening his winning margin. The constituency saw a 70 percent voter turnout in the 2021 polls.

Ratua's 2026 elections pit TMC's incumbent Samar Mukherjee against BJP's Abhishek Singhania and Congress's Mottakin Alam. Mukherjee, a former Congress MLA who switched to TMC, secured a decisive victory in 2021. With TMC's established presence and Mukherjee's personal appeal, he is positioned as the leading contender in this rural, Muslim-majority constituency.

Ottapidaram constituency saw a new winner in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. P. Mathanraja of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam secured victory by a significant margin of 29,083 votes. He defeated DMK candidate P. M. Ramajeyam. The constituency faces challenges including water scarcity and demands for better infrastructure. Residents also seek improved employment and healthcare.

Sattur, a key Virudhunagar constituency known for its industries, gears up for the 2026 assembly elections with TVK, DMK, and BJP fielding candidates. Past election results show a close contest between AIADMK and DMK, with AIADMK winning five times and DMK four since 1977.

In what was round two between Mamata vs Suvendu, the trend began with Suvendu leading with thin margin before Mamata took over after round eigth by 15,000 votes. The margin continue to get thinner with passing hour before Suvendu, by around 16 suprassed Mamata by over very thin margin of 500 votes.

Ramesh of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won the Srirangam constituency with a margin of 33590 votes. He garnered 103235 votes, while Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate S. Durairaj came second with 69645 votes.

Bhavani Assembly constituency in Erode district, Tamil Nadu, has historically seen contests between AIADMK, DMK, and PMK. AIADMK candidate K C Karuppanan won in 2016 with 85,748 votes, defeating the DMK. The constituency has experienced shifting political preferences over the years, with past victories for PMK and Tamil Maanila Congress.

A. Karthik of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has won the 2026 Srivilliputhur (SC) Assembly elections, unseating the historically AIADMK-dominated constituency. CPI's P. Mahalingam secured the second position in the multi-cornered contest, which focused on welfare and social justice issues.

Manian. O.S of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the Vedaranyam constituency with a margin of 7331 votes. He garnered 59172 votes, while Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Pugazhendi. M came second with 51841 votes.

Bhavanisagar, a reserved SC constituency in Erode, Tamil Nadu, has seen electoral contests primarily between AIADMK, DMK, and CPI. The AIADMK won in 2016, while the CPI secured victory in 2011. Historically, the seat has witnessed alternating wins, reflecting shifting voter preferences and alliance dynamics.

Senthamangalam, a Scheduled Tribe reserved constituency in Tamil Nadu's Namakkal district, has seen close electoral contests. In 2016, AIADMK's Chandrasekaran C won by 12,333 votes against DMK's Ponnusamy K. Previously, in 2011, DMDK's Santhi R secured victory over DMK's Ponnusamy K by 8,505 votes, highlighting the constituency's competitive nature.

Premallatha Vijayakant of Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam won the Vriddhachalam constituency with a margin of 2387 votes. She garnered 69351 votes, while Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate Vijay.S came second with 66964 votes.

Thangapandi SR of TVK has won the Madurai West constituency, defeating DMK's Balaji R. Historically, AIADMK has dominated this seat, winning seven times since 1977 compared to DMK's three. The broader Tamil Nadu election features a contest between the ruling DMK and the AIADMK-led opposition, with key issues including welfare, law and order, and political identity.

Malampuzha, a CPI(M) stronghold in Kerala's Palakkad district, has consistently elected LDF candidates, notably V.S. Achuthanandan. In the 2021 elections, A. Prabhakaran secured a significant victory, continuing the party's dominance. As the 2026 elections approach, the constituency faces challenges from BJP's consolidation and INC's revival efforts, with tourism and dam development shaping the political landscape.

DMK candidate M. Abdul Wahab secured victory in the Palayamkottai Assembly election by a margin of 13,805 votes. The urban constituency in Tirunelveli district faces challenges including water supply, traffic, and job creation, alongside its strengths in education and healthcare.