Naam Tamilar Katchi
Statutory Recognition & Symbol Orders
| Official Symbol (EN): | Mic / Microphone (Previously Sugarcane Farmer) |
| சின்னம் (தமிழ்): | ஒலிவாங்கி (மைக்) |
| TNSEC Statutory Status: | Recognized State Party Reserved Symbol (ECI Notification 2024) |
| Legal Gazette Reference: | ECI State Party Recognition Order 2024 & TNSEC Order SO0012/2025 |
| State Headquarters: | Ravanan Illam, Hospital Road, Senthil Nagar, Chinna Porur, Chennai - 600116 |
| Party Flag & Heraldry: | Crimson red field emblazoned with the roaring Chola Tiger head silhouette and traditional crossed Tamil fighting spears. |
Leadership Roster & Ideology
| Founder: | Senthamizhan Seeman (Reorganized from S. P. Adithanar movement) |
| Party President / Head: | Senthamizhan Seeman (Chief Coordinator) |
| General Secretary: | K. Senthilkumar |
| Assembly Floor Leader: | None (Independent Third Force) |
| Coalition / Alliance: | Independent (No Alliances Policy) |
Political Evolution & Electoral History
NTK is unique in Indian politics for its non-negotiable policy of never entering electoral alliances and fielding exactly 50% women candidates across all 234 Assembly constituencies and 39 Lok Sabha seats. Its platform emphasizes Tamil linguistic nationalism, indigenous agro-economics, environmental conservation, and local youth governance.
In the 2024 general election, NTK polled over 8.1% of the popular vote in Tamil Nadu, earning official recognition as a State Party from the Election Commission of India and the reserved symbol of the Mic.
17th Tamil Nadu Assembly Candidates & MLAs (2026)
Showing 212 contested assembly constituencies with candidate profiles and analytical vote projections.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 0 | 15 | 291,270 | 9.53% | |
| Salem | 0 | 10 | 238,817 | 11.09% | |
| Madurai | 0 | 10 | 181,679 | 8.78% | |
| Coimbatore | 0 | 10 | 170,776 | 8.02% | |
| Cuddalore | 0 | 8 | 170,674 | 10.00% | |
| Thiruvallur | 0 | 8 | 170,498 | 9.40% | |
| Tiruchirappalli | 0 | 8 | 160,028 | 9.84% | |
| Virudhunagar | 0 | 7 | 157,372 | 10.69% | |
| Thanjavur | 0 | 8 | 143,277 | 8.53% | |
| Erode | 0 | 6 | 140,454 | 11.38% | |
| Tirunelveli | 0 | 5 | 135,996 | 12.70% | |
| Tiruppur | 0 | 7 | 134,546 | 8.89% | |
| Tiruvannamalai | 0 | 7 | 132,069 | 9.25% | |
| Dindigul | 0 | 6 | 128,024 | 10.24% | |
| Pudukkottai | 0 | 6 | 121,246 | 9.18% | |
| Viluppuram | 0 | 5 | 119,037 | 11.32% | |
| Kanniyakumari | 0 | 6 | 117,478 | 9.26% | |
| Namakkal | 0 | 6 | 114,952 | 9.33% | |
| Chengalpattu | 0 | 6 | 110,693 | 8.68% | |
| Thoothukkudi | 0 | 6 | 108,200 | 8.60% | |
| Vellore | 0 | 5 | 107,737 | 10.32% | |
| Krishnagiri | 0 | 5 | 104,252 | 9.84% | |
| Dharmapuri | 0 | 5 | 104,126 | 10.14% | |
| Sivaganga | 0 | 4 | 90,675 | 10.86% | |
| Theni | 0 | 4 | 90,616 | 10.73% | |
| Tiruvarur | 0 | 3 | 79,842 | 12.57% | |
| Nilgiris | 0 | 3 | 74,382 | 12.13% | |
| Ramanathapuram | 0 | 4 | 74,149 | 8.81% | |
| Tenkasi | 0 | 4 | 66,115 | 7.79% | |
| Kancheepuram | 0 | 3 | 66,043 | 10.02% | |
| Nagapattinam | 0 | 3 | 64,251 | 10.65% | |
| Kallakkurichi | 0 | 3 | 63,125 | 9.43% | |
| Ranipet | 0 | 3 | 60,912 | 10.02% | |
| Tirupathur | 0 | 3 | 58,786 | 9.33% | |
| Karur | 0 | 3 | 57,951 | 8.83% | |
| Mayiladuthurai | 0 | 2 | 49,710 | 12.03% | |
| Perambalur | 0 | 2 | 48,766 | 11.05% | |
| Ariyalur | 0 | 1 | 27,281 | 12.35% |
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 | 0 | 210 | 0% | 4,335,805 | |
| 2026 | Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly By-Elections (October 2026) | 0 | 2 | 0% | 7,977 | |
| 2021 | 16th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 0 | 1 | 0% | 48,597 |
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