Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Women’s Representation Across Major Parties
In the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026, major political parties have announced their candidates, with women’s representation emerging as a key focus area.
Here is a breakdown of women candidates fielded by each party:
- DMK: Contesting in 164 constituencies, the party has fielded 18 women candidates.
- AIADMK: Contesting in 167 constituencies, with 20 women candidates.
- TVK (led by Vijay): Contesting all 234 constituencies, including 23 women candidates.
- Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK): Adhering to its 50% representation policy, the party has fielded 117 women candidates.
Selected Women Candidates from TVK
- Tiruppur North: Sathyabama
- Kumarapalayam: Vijayalakshmi
- Thiru Vi Ka Nagar: Pallavi
- Pallavaram: Kamatchi
- Ranipet: Thakira
- Gudiyatham: Sindhu
- Pappireddipatti: Thilagavathi
- Gangavalli: Sujatha
- Yercaud (ST): Vijayalakshmi
- Dharapuram: Gowri Chitra
- Bhavani Sagar: Kalaichelvi
- Avinashi: Kamali
- Goundampalayam: Kanimozhi
- Attur: Kalaichelvi
- Vedasandur: Nagajothi
- Kunnam: Revathi
- Thirumayam: Sindhuja
- Sivaganga: Kulandhai Rani Nachiyar
- Rajapalayam: Jegatheeswari
- Mudukulathur: Malarvizhi
- Madhuranthakam: Ezhil Catherine
- Vasudevanallur: Amutharani
- Sivakasi: Keerthana
Out of the 23 women candidates announced by TVK, 8 are contesting in reserved constituencies, reflecting representation across diverse segments.
Overall, women’s participation continues to serve as a key indicator of inclusivity and electoral strategy in this election cycle.
