Written by: Syed Ilham Jafri2 min readApr 3, 2026 04:58 PM ISTThe first list released by BJP names the 27 candidates contesting elections across the state. (File Photo)BJP Candidate List for Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first candidate list for Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2026, scheduled to take place on the 23rd of April.The first list released by BJP names the 27 candidates contesting elections across the state.Press ReleaseThe Central Election Committee of the @BJP4India has decided the following names for the ensuing General Elections to the Legislative Assembly of TAMIL NADU:TAMIL NADU Legislative Assembly Election 2026..!#TNElection2026#TNElection2026 pic.twitter.com/nSe4tgaupm— BJP Tamilnadu (@BJP4TamilNadu) April 3, 2026The Election Commission of India had earlier released the full election schedule, polling phases, district-wise voting dates and the result date of the elections.The election is set to be conducted in a single phase throughout the state of Tamil Nadu, and the results will be announced on the 4th of May 2026.The Model Code of Conduct went into effect right away after it was announced, and it will be in place until the election is over.Please find all the names of candidates released in BJP’s first list here:Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:Bharatiya Janata PartyTamil Nadu Assembly electionsAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Apr 03: Latest NewsJapan thrash India 6-0 in U20 Women’s Women’s Asian CupAfter pushback from airlines, Govt puts on hold order mandating 60% free seats on flightsWhere do Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali and Divya Deshmukh stand after four rounds at the Candidates? A mixed bag so farFIR over circulation of leaked, misleading, edited FSSAI documents on social mediaIn the birthright citizenship hearing, a story of Asians fighting for rightsLive BlogIran, US-Israel War News Live Updates: French-linked container ship transits Strait of Hormuz1 minute agoCSK vs PBKS LIVE Score, IPL 2026 Today Match Updates: Chennai Super Kings sans MS Dhoni take on Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings at Chepauk; Toss, Playing XI news5 minutes agoDhurandhar 2 Box Office Collection Day 15 LIVE: Aamir Khan praises Aditya Dhar’s film, Ranveer Singh-starrer storms past Rs 1,500 crore mark worldwide32 minutes agoDubai Iran War News Live Updates: Bahrain intercepts Iranian attacks, air defence systems activated40 minutes agoAssembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: BJP releases list of 27 candidates for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls47 minutes ago