BJP Unveils Tamil Nadu Candidate List: L Murugan In Avinashi, Tamilisai In Mylapore; No Seat For Annamalai

BJP releases Tamil Nadu candidate list, fielding L Murugan and Tamilisai Soundararajan in key constituencies ahead of 2026 polls.

The BJP list features candidates across multiple constituencies, signaling the party's focus on strengthening its presence in the state by fielding experienced leaders in key areas.

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• BJP revealed Tamil Nadu candidates amid seat-sharing talks.
• L. Murugan to contest from Avanashi, Tamilisai from Mylapore.
• Party fields prominent leaders to boost state presence.
• Full list includes candidates for multiple constituencies.

BJP Candidate List In Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: Amid ongoing negotiations and political maneuvering over seat-sharing arrangements, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday announced its list of candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The list, released from the party’s headquarters in New Delhi, features several prominent leaders, signaling the party’s intent to strengthen its presence in the state.

Amid speculations that former TN BJP chief Annamalai was likely to get a seat, the final candidate list did not include his name. It was said that the former IPS officer was demanding Coimbatore (North) constituency which was represented by sitting MLA Vanathi Srinivasan from BJP.  

BJP Key Faces: Murugan & Tamilisai In Spotlight

Union Minister L. Murugan has been fielded from the Avinashi (SC) constituency, while former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan will contest from the high-profile Mylapore seat.

Their inclusion underscores the BJP’s strategy of deploying experienced and recognisable leaders in crucial constituencies as it looks to expand its electoral footprint in Tamil Nadu.

Full List Of Announced BJP Candidates For TN Polls

The party has released candidates for multiple constituencies across regions:

1. Avadi – Shri M. Rajasimha Mahindra (M. Ashwiinkumar)
2. Mylapore – Smt. (Dr.) Tamilisai Soundararajan
3. Thalli – Dr. Nagesh Kumar
4. Tiruvannamalai – Shri C. Elumalai
5. Rasipuram (SC) – Dr. S.D. Premkumar
6. Modakkurichi – Smt. Kirthika Shivkumar
7. Udhagamandalam – Shri Bhojarajan
8. Avanashi (SC) – Dr. L. Murugan
9. Tiruppur (South) – Shri S. Thangaraj
10. Coimbatore (North) – Smt. Vanathi Srinivasan
11. Thiruvarur – Shri Govi Chandru
12. Thanjavur – Shri M. Muruganandam
13. Gandharvakottai (SC) – Shri C. Udhayakumar
14. Pudukkottai – Shri N. Ramachandran
15. Aranthangi – Smt. Kavitha Srikanth
16. Tiruppattur – Shri K.C. Thirumaran
17. Manamadurai (SC) – Shri Pon. V. Balaganapathy
18. Madurai South – Prof. Raama Sreenivasan
19. Sattur – Shri Nainar Nagenthran
20. Ramanathapuram – Shri GBS K. Nagendran
21. Tiruchendur – Shri KRM Radhakrishnan
22. Vasudevanallur (SC) – Shri Ananthan Ayyasamy