Tiruchuli, nestled in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu, has been the epicentre of the DMK's electoral dominance for decades. At the forefront of this phenomenon is Thangam Thennarasu, a seasoned DMK leader who has consistently won the seat in the last three Assembly elections. Thennarasu's victory in the 2021 Assembly elections, where he secured 1,02,225 votes and defeated AIADMK's S. Rajasekar by a staggering 60,992 votes, was no exception to this trend.

The DMK's hold on Tiruchuli can be attributed to its effective implementation of welfare schemes, which have resonated deeply with the local population. The party's focus on social justice and industrial growth has also struck a chord with the voters, who have come to see the DMK as a champion of their economic and social aspirations.

The opposition, led by the AIADMK and the BJP-led alliance, has attempted to capitalise on the DMK's alleged corruption and the issue of power shortages in the state. However, the DMK's strong record on governance and its commitment to the Dravidian ideology has allowed it to maintain its grip on Tiruchuli.

The 2026 Assembly elections will be a crucial test of the DMK's electoral dominance in Tiruchuli. With the DMK led by Chief Minister M K Stalin and the opposition vying for power, the campaign will centre around issues of welfare schemes, law and order, and the broader debate between Dravidian and national integration narratives.

As the DMK looks to consolidate its hold on Tiruchuli, it will be interesting to see how the party responds to the opposition's allegations and whether it can maintain its electoral dominance in the face of a resurgent opposition.

The DMK's continued success in Tiruchuli will also have implications for the party's prospects in the Assembly elections. If the party can maintain its stronghold in Tiruchuli, it will be a significant boost to its chances of retaining power in the state.