Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
8th Std., Discontinued
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 64.24 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
11,414 Votes
Win Rate
100%
MURUGHAN.R.S. is the incumbent MLA of Tirunelveli Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 11,414 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Swing
This constituency shows swing 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 | 275,857 | 218,425 | 79.18% |
| 2021 | 278,329 | 197,587 | 70.2% |
| 2016 | 268,968 | 189,576 | 70.48% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in tirunelveli
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin | Full Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MURUGHAN.R.S. | TVK TVK | 11,414 | View |
| 2021 | NAINAR NAGENTHRAN | BJP BJP | 23,107 | View |
| 2016 | LAKSHMANAN.A.L.S | DMK DMK | 601 | View |
Election Intelligence
How does tirunelveli 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 Tirunelveli?
MURUGHAN.R.S. from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Tirunelveli constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Tirunelveli?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Tirunelveli was 79.18%.