Udhagamandalam Assembly Election Results 2026
The Udhagamandalam constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2026 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise and 77.55% of voting was recorded in this constituency..
Bhojarajan of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat by defeating R. Ibrahim of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam with a margin of 976 votes.The Udhagamandalam Assembly constituency falls under the Nilgiris Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate A. Raja won the Nilgiris Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 240585 votes, defeating Dr. L Murugan of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Below you can find the Udhagamandalam Assembly Elections Results 2026, the winner and runner-up details, and more.
Udhagamandalam Candidates List
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Udhagamandalam Assembly Election Results 2026 to 2011
Udhagamandalam Assembly Election Results (2026)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bhojarajan
Winner
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
48,488
Lead:
976
|
32.61% |
| R. Ibrahim | Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam | 47,512 | 31.95% |
| B.ramachandran | Indian National Congress | 45,658 | 30.70% |
| Ragupathu Deepan | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 4,641 | 3.12% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,525 | 1.03% |
| Manian.r | Independent | 462 | 0.31% |
| Saveetha.r | Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi | 418 | 0.28% |
Udhagamandalam Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R.ganesh
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
65,530
Lead:
5,348
|
46.44% |
| Bhojarajan | Bharatiya Janata Party | 60,182 | 42.65% |
| Jayakumar | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 6,381 | 4.52% |
| Suresh Babu | Makkal Needhi Maiam | 4,935 | 3.50% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,376 | 0.98% |
| Lachumanan | Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam | 1,273 | 0.90% |
| Arokiyanathan, B. | Independent | 514 | 0.36% |
| Vinothkumar, M.a. | Independent | 431 | 0.31% |
| Krishnamurthi, B. | Independent | 255 | 0.18% |
| A. Sardar Babu, B.com. | Independent | 225 | 0.16% |
Udhagamandalam Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ganesh R.
Winner
|
Indian National Congress |
67,747
Lead:
10,418
|
49.36% |
| Vinoth | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 57,329 | 41.77% |
| Raman | Bharatiya Janata Party | 5,818 | 4.24% |
| King Narcissus K. | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 3,111 | 2.27% |
| Others | Others | 2,912 | 2.12% |
| Balraj M. | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 781 | 0.57% |
| Jagan R. | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 748 | 0.55% |
| Subramani N. | Gandhiya Makkal Iyakkam | 554 | 0.40% |
| Jalal Ali S. | India Dravida Makkal Munnetra Katchi | 427 | 0.31% |
| Manogaran B. | Independent | 388 | 0.28% |
| Venugopal D. | Independent | 340 | 0.25% |
Udhagamandalam Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Budhichandhiran
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
61,605
Lead:
7,545
|
50.22% |
| Ganesh.r | Indian National Congress | 54,060 | 44.07% |
| Kumaran.b | Bharatiya Janata Party | 2,716 | 2.21% |
| Selvaraj.d | Independent | 1,743 | 1.42% |
| Inthira Raj.j | Independent | 590 | 0.48% |
| Kutty Krishnan | Independent | 508 | 0.41% |
| Sethumadhavan.m.c | Bahujan Samaj Party | 485 | 0.40% |
| Ganeshan.r | Independent | 282 | 0.23% |
| Suresh Kumar.b | Independent | 280 | 0.23% |
| Ganesh.r | Independent | 226 | 0.18% |
| Chandran.m | Independent | 180 | 0.15% |
Strike Rate
Udhagamandalam MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bhojarajan | BJP | 48,488 | 976 | 32.61% |
| 2021 | R.ganesh | INC | 65,530 | 5,348 | 46.44% |
| 2016 | Ganesh R. | INC | 67,747 | 10,418 | 49.36% |
| 2011 | Budhichandhiran | AIADMK | 61,605 | 7,545 | 50.22% |
Udhagamandalam Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bhojarajan | BJP |
48,488
(Lead:
976)
|
32.61% |
| R. Ibrahim | TVK | 47,512 | 31.95% | |
| 2021 | R.ganesh | INC |
65,530
(Lead:
5,348)
|
46.44% |
| Bhojarajan | BJP | 60,182 | 42.65% | |
| 2016 | Ganesh R. | INC |
67,747
(Lead:
10,418)
|
49.36% |
| Vinoth | AIADMK | 57,329 | 41.77% | |
| 2011 | Budhichandhiran | AIADMK |
61,605
(Lead:
7,545)
|
50.22% |
| Ganesh.r | INC | 54,060 | 44.07% |
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Tamil Nadu Udhagamandalam Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Udhagamandalam Assembly seat in the 2026 election?
Bhojarajan of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Udhagamandalam Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating R. Ibrahim of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) by a margin of 976 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Udhagamandalam constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Udhagamandalam constituency is 67% INC and 33% BJP, with INC won 2 times and BJP won 1 time since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2026 Udhagamandalam Assembly Election?
Bhojarajan (BJP) received 32.61% vote share.
R. Ibrahim (TVK) received 31.95% vote share.
What were the results of the 2026 Udhagamandalam Assembly Election?
Bhojarajan (BJP) won the 2026 election with 48488 votes, leading by 976 votes and securing a 32.61% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Udhagamandalam Assembly constituency fall under?
The Udhagamandalam Assembly constituency falls under the Nilgiris (sc) Lok Sabha constituency of The Nilgiris district.
What was the margin of victory in the Udhagamandalam Assembly Election 2026?
Bhojarajan (BJP) won the Udhagamandalam Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 976 votes over R. Ibrahim (TVK).
What are the key constituencies in the Nilgiris (sc) Lok Sabha area?
The Udhagamandalam Assembly constituency is part of the Nilgiris (sc) Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Bhavanisagar, Gudalur (sc), Coonoor, Mettuppalayam, Avanashi (sc).
Who were the top candidates for the Udhagamandalam Assembly Election 2026?
The top candidates in the Udhagamandalam Assembly Election 2026 were:
Bhojarajan (BJP)
R. Ibrahim (TVK)
B.ramachandran (INC)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Bhojarajan (BJP) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Udhagamandalam Assembly Election 2026?
The voter turnout in the Udhagamandalam Assembly Election 2026 was 77.55%
This page contains historical election results sourced from the Election Commission of India (ECI). It is for archival and informational purposes only and does not represent current or ongoing election updates. The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.
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