Kilvaithinankuppam election results 2026: AIADMK’s D Velazhagan wins by 7,081 votes, defeats DMK and TVK

The Kilvaithinankuppam constituency witnessed a strategic electoral battle with the AIADMK re-nominating the incumbent Jegan Moorthy, who sought to maintain the party’s unbeaten streak in this segment since its creation. He faced a vigorous challenge from Dr Rajeswari R of the DMK, while the entry of E Thendral Kumar representing the TVK and Kalaiyendhiri of the NTK introduced a significant multi-cornered dynamic, particularly appealing to the constituency's youth and agricultural workforce. The 2021 election saw M Jagan Moorthy (AIADMK) secure a victory with 84,579 votes (48.6% vote share), defeating K Seetharaman (DMK), who polled 73,997 votes. The victory margin was 10,582 votes. In the 2016 election, the seat was won by G. Loganathan (AIADMK), who polled 75,612 votes, defeating the DMK’s V. Amalu by 9,746 votes. The voter turnout this year reached 87.25%, representing a substantial increase from the 75.83% recorded in the 2021 elections, reflecting high political engagement in this SC reserved segment.Kilvaithinankuppam (Constituency No. 45), also known as K.V. Kuppam, is a rural-centric segment in the Vellore district reserved for candidates from the Scheduled Castes. Located near the Andhra Pradesh border, it is defined by its strong agricultural roots and small-scale industries. Landmarks like the Kavai River and the region's prominent matchstick manufacturing units define its economic identity. A predominantly rural electorate, comprising farmers and traditional labourers, makes it a vital seat for gauging the effectiveness of rural welfare schemes and agrarian policies in northern Tamil Nadu. The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections were held in a single phase on April 23, recording a high voter turnout of 85.15%, with results declared on May 4. The polls witnessed an intense three-way contest that challenged the state’s traditional bipolar political structure. The electoral battle was primarily between the DMK-led alliance, including the INC and other parties, headed by MK Stalin and the AIADMK-led alliance, headed by Edappadi K Palaniswami, along with the BJP and other parties. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), marking actor Vijay’s political debut as a third force across all 234 constituencies.