Tamil Nadu Congress State President K Selvaperunthagai
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PERIASAMY M
The Congress on Friday released its list of 27 candidates for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, fielding State President K Selvaperunthagai from the reserved Sriperumbudur constituency. Of the total 28 seats the party is contesting as part of the DMK-led alliance, it is yet to name the candidate in Melur.
Former Member of Parliament A Chella Kumar has been nominated from Krishnagiri. The party has retained JMH Aassan Maulaana from Velachery in Chennai.
In a notable pick, the Congress has fielded GKM Tamil Kumaran, film producer and head of Lyca Productions. He is the son of senior GK Mani, associated with the faction led by S Ramdoss. In Karaikudi, sitting MLA S Mangudi will take on Seeman of the Naam Tamilar Katchi. Seeman had earlier contested the 2021 election from Tiruvottiyur, securing 24.4 per cent of votes.
In Nanguneri, sitting MLA Ruby Manoharan will face R Esakkimuthu of the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, which is part of the AIADMK-led NDA alliance.
Published on April 3, 2026
