Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
Graduate Professional MBBS From Rajah Muthaiah Medical College And Hospital, Annamalai University, December, Year - 2013
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 1.21 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
10,299 Votes
Win Rate
100%
DR.KALAI KATHIRAVAN is the incumbent MLA of Tenkasi Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 10,299 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Battleground
This constituency shows battleground election outcomes in recent cycles.
Party Leaning
Alliance-sensitive
Outcome often depends on party alliances.
Turnout Trend
Increasing
Voter turnout has increasing in recent elections.
Elector Profile
Female-led electorate
Female voters outnumber male voters in this constituency.
Political Stability
High change
The winning party has changed frequently across elections.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 281,624 | 234,987 | 83.44% |
| 2021 | 275,643 | 214,108 | 77.3% |
| 2016 | 263,584 | 202,775 | 76.93% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in tenkasi
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin | Full Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DR.KALAI KATHIRAVAN | DMK DMK | 10,299 | View |
| 2021 | PALANI NADAR.S | INC INC | 370 | View |
| 2016 | SELVA MOHANDAS PANDIAN.S | AIADMK AIADMK | 462 | View |
Election Intelligence
How does tenkasi compare to the statewide trends? Explore the full 2026 assembly election analysis to see performance across all 234 seats, regional patterns, and candidate analytics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current MLA of Tenkasi?
DR.KALAI KATHIRAVAN from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Tenkasi constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Tenkasi?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Tenkasi was 83.44%.