Indian Union Muslim League
Statutory Recognition & Symbol Orders
| Official Symbol (EN): | Ladder |
| சின்னம் (தமிழ்): | ஏணி |
| TNSEC Statutory Status: | Reserved State Party Symbol in Kerala / Allotted in TN (ECI & TNSEC) |
| Legal Gazette Reference: | TNSEC Order SO0012/2025 Table-3 |
| State Headquarters: | Quaid-e-Millath Maaligai, 36 Maraikayar Lebbai Street, Mannady, Chennai - 600001 |
| Party Flag & Heraldry: | Emerald green flag with a white crescent and five-pointed star in the top canton. |
Leadership Roster & Ideology
| Founder: | Quaid-e-Millath Muhammad Ismail Sahib |
| Party President / Head: | Prof. K. M. Kader Mohideen |
| General Secretary: | K. A. M. Muhammed Abubacker |
| Assembly Floor Leader: | K. A. M. Muhammed Abubacker (Kadayanallur MLA) |
| Coalition / Alliance: | Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) / INDIA Bloc |
Political Evolution & Electoral History
IUML maintains deep roots in coastal and northern Muslim community hubs, winning 2 assembly seats in 2026.
17th Tamil Nadu Assembly Candidates & MLAs (2026)
Showing 2 contested assembly constituencies with candidate profiles and analytical vote projections.
| AC # | Constituency | District | Candidate Name | Votes | Vote Share % | Margin / Diff | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 | Papanasam | Thanjavur | 🏆 A.M.Shahjahan | 86,403 | +1,065 | MLA Won | |
| 47 | Vaniyambadi | Tirupathur | 🏆 Syed Farooq Basha Ssb | 84,554 | +2,982 | MLA Won |
District-Wise Electoral Performance (2026)
Regional strongholds, contested constituencies, seats won, and cumulative district votes.
| District Name | Seats Won | Contested | Conversion Rate | Total District Votes | Avg Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanjavur | 1 | 1 | 86,403 | 42.76% | |
| Tirupathur | 1 | 1 | 84,554 | 40.72% |
Historical Assembly Election Track Record
Comparative seats won, candidates fielded, and total voter support across Tamil Nadu elections.
| Election | Assembly Label | Seats Won | Contested | Strike Rate | Total Votes | Avg Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Election | 2 | 2 | 100% | 170,957 | |
| 2021 | 16th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 0 | 3 | 0% | 222,263 | |
| 2016 | 15th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 1 | 5 | 20% | 313,808 | |
| 1989 | 9th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 0 | 1 | 0% | 9,641 |
Campaign Videos & News Analysis Concerning IUML
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TN By-Election Live Fest: Second-by-Second Ground Thrill & Security Deployment | நொடிக்கு நொடி பரபரப்பு
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Campaign Ends Today Evening Oct 04, 2026 6PM| Madurantakam & Dharapuram Bypolls Enter Silence Period
Campaign for Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly bypolls comes to an end at 6:00 PM on October 4; Election Commission directs outside cadres to leave and cancels vehicle permits ahead of voting on October 6.
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