Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: List Of Nominations Rejected And Their Reasons

The deadline for filing nominations for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections ended on April 6, with polling scheduled for April 23. Meanwhile, several nominations in the state have been rejected, largely due to technical errors, political reshuffles, and internal party decisions. Here’s a look at the candidates whose nominations were rejected and the reasons behind them.

Candidates Dropped Before Filing (Internal Party Rejections)

SR Raja (DMK, Tambaram MLA)
Reason: Denied party ticket despite being a sitting MLA.

J Karunanithi (DMK, T Nagar MLA)
Reason: Dropped from candidate list.

I Paranthamen (DMK, Egmore MLA)
Reason: Excluded from party list.

Independent or Rebel Candidates (Indirect Outcome of Ticket Denial)

TR Shanmuga Sundaram (Former DMK leader,

Mettupalayam)

Reason: Filed as independent after being denied party nomination.

Candidate Withdrawal / Non-Participation

K Annamalai (BJP leader)

Reason: Did not contest elections.

Senguntha Mudaliar community (Erode region)

Reason: Alleged lack of representation by major parties.

Outcome: Over 500 members filed nominations as independents.

Common Reasons for Nomination Rejection

So far, Tamil Nadu Election 2026 has seen more political-level “rejections” (ticket denial) than formal nomination cancellations. Internal party reshuffles, alliance pressures, and representation issues have shaped candidate participation significantly.