Uthiramerur election results 2026: TVK’s Munirathinam J wins Uthiramerur by 14,223 votes, defeats DMK and PMK

In Uthiramerur, Munirathinam J of TVK secured a comfortable victory, polling 84,917 votes. He defeated DMK’s Sundar K by a margin of 14,223 votes. PMK’s Mageshkumar P finished third with 62,809 votes, as the constituency delivered a clear mandate in favour of TVK.The Uthiramerur constituency witnessed a high-stakes showdown with the DMK re-nominating the seasoned incumbent K Sundar, who sought his fifth victory in this segment. He faced a spirited challenge from P Mageshkumar of the PMK (contesting as part of the AIADMK-led alliance) and J Munirathinam of the TVK, who aimed to disrupt the long-standing DMK-AIADMK rivalry by appealing to the agricultural and youth electorate. The NTK further widened the contest by fielding Maram Maasilamani. The 2021 election saw K Sundar (DMK) secure a narrow victory with 93,427 votes (44.6% vote share), defeating V. Somasundaram (AIADMK), who polled 91,805 votes. The victory margin was a razor-thin 1,622 votes. In the 2016 election, the seat was also won by K Sundar (DMK), who polled 85,513 votes, defeating the AIADMK’s P Ganesan by 12,156 votes. The voter turnout this year was 91.08%, matching the high engagement seen across the state and a major hike from the 80.1% recorded in 2021. Uthiramerur (Constituency No. 36), located in the Kancheepuram district, is world-renowned for its historical significance in Indian democracy. Landmarks like the Vaikunta Perumal Temple, which contains the 10th-century inscriptions detailing the Kudavolai system (an ancient local self-governance model), define its identity as the "Cradle of Democracy." A predominantly rural and agricultural electorate, primarily composed of farmers and traditional weaving communities, makes it a critical seat for monitoring rural welfare, irrigation policies, and heritage conservation in 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.