Over 600 nominations filed for 16 Assembly seats in Chennai
The Hindu·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
A total of 628 nominations were filed for 16 Assembly constituencies in Chennai district for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election by Monday's deadline. Perambur constituency recorded the highest with 66 nominations, followed by Kolathur with 56 nominations. Mylapore had the fewest with 25 nominations. Candidates from recognised political parties, registered groups, and independents submitted nominations containing details about age, party affiliation, and proposer information.
Key Entities
Chennai Assembly election 2026628 nominations16 constituenciesPerambur (66 nominations)Kolathur (56 nominations)Mylapore (25 nominations)Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly