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Tamil Nadu election 2026: Uthangarai constituency braces for a two-cornered contest
Uthangarai (Reserved) in Tamil Nadu has been an AIADMK stronghold since 2011, winning three consecutive terms. The 2026 assembly election is set to be a two-cornered contest, with AIADMK and its incumbent MLA T. M. Tamilselvam defending the seat after a 28,387-vote victory over the Congress in the previous election.
Why It Matters
The timeline shows the sustained AIADMK influence in a reserved constituency and frames the potential for political shifts ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
Timeline
5 Events
April 21, 2026 article reports two-cornered contest and previous victory margin
April 21, 2026
The article published on April 21, 2026 reports that Uthangarai is headed to a two-cornered contest. It notes AIADMK's incumbent MLA T.M. Tamilselvam, who defeated the Congress by 28,387 votes in the previous election.
AIADMK wins Uthangarai in 2021 election
2021
AIADMK won the Uthangarai seat in the 2021 election, making it three consecutive terms for the party.
AIADMK retains Uthangarai in 2016 election
2016
AIADMK retained the seat in the 2016 election, extending its hold on Uthangarai.
AIADMK wins Uthangarai in 2011 election
2011
In the first elections after delimitation, AIADMK won Uthangarai, beginning the party's hold on the constituency.
Constituency formed after 2008 delimitation
2008
Uthangarai (Reserved) constituency was formed following the 2008 Delimitation process.