Tirunelveli election results 2026: TVK's R.S. Murugan wins by 11,414 votes

In Ottapidaram (SC), R.S. Murugan (TVK) won the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election by 11,414 votes against S Subramanian (DMK), Thachai N Ganesharaja (AIADMK).Tirunelveli Assembly Constituency is a key urban seat in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, part of Tirunelveli Lok Sabha, known for its historical significance, Nellaiappar Temple, and mix of agriculture, trade, and education hubs.Nainar Nagendran of BJP serves as the current MLA, winning in 2021 with 92,282 votes (47.20% share) against DMK's A L S Lakshmanan (69,175 votes) by a decisive margin of 23,107 votes, with no changes reported since.Key issues include urban traffic congestion, water supply disruptions, healthcare access amid population growth, youth employment in non-farm sectors, flood control along the Tamirabarani River, and infrastructure for education and religious tourism.