Tambaram election results 2026: TVK’s D. Sarathkumar wins by 35,621 votes, defeats DMK and AIADMK

In Tambaram, D. Sarathkumar of TVK secured a comfortable victory, polling 1,18,967 votes. He defeated DMK’s R.S. Kiruthika Devi by a margin of 35,621 votes. AIADMK’s C. Rajendran finished third with 61,991 votes, as the constituency delivered a clear mandate in favour of TVK.The Tambaram constituency witnessed a high-stakes battle marked by the DMK fielding Dr R. S. Kiruthika Devi, an obstetrician and gynaecologist, who replaced the three-term veteran S. R. Raja in a significant move toward fresh leadership. She faced Chitlapakkam C. Rajendran, a seasoned AIADMK veteran and former MP with deep-rooted influence in the suburban belt. The race was further electrified by the entry of D. Sarathkumar, a 34-year-old civil contractor representing the TVK, who emerged as a formidable challenger by mobilising the area’s massive youth and working-class electorate. The 2021 election saw S. R. Raja (DMK) secure a comfortable victory with 1,16,840 votes (46.93% vote share), defeating T. K. M. Chinnayya (AIADMK), who polled 80,016 votes. The victory margin was 36,824 votes. In the 2016 election, the seat was won by S. R. Raja (DMK), who polled 1,01,835 votes, defeating the AIADMK’s C. Rajendran by 14,445 votes. The voter turnout this year was 83.9%, a major jump from 59.92% in the 2021 elections. Tambaram (Assembly Constituency No. 31), located in the Chengalpattu district, is a critical southern gateway to Chennai and one of the state's most populous urban segments. Landmarks like the Tambaram Railway Terminal, Madras Christian College (MCC), and the Air Force Station define its identity as a major educational and transit hub. A socially diverse electorate, featuring a mix of long-settled suburban families, government employees, and a massive influx of young professionals, makes it a vital barometer for middle-class political sentiment and urban infrastructure needs. 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.