Narrow Victory: BJP's Bhojarajan M Wins Udhagamandalam Seat

BJP candidate Bhojarajan M emerged victorious in the Udhagamandalam Assembly constituency, securing 48,488 votes and narrowly defeating TVK's Ibrahim R by 976 votes. This win marked a significant achievement for the BJP, which contested 27 seats in alliance with AIADMK. Elections were held on April 23.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Udhagamandlam | Updated: 04-05-2026 18:37 IST | Created: 04-05-2026 18:37 IST
Narrow Victory: BJP's Bhojarajan M Wins Udhagamandalam Seat
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BJP's Bhojarajan M clinched the Udhagamandalam Assembly constituency by a close margin. Garnering 48,488 votes, he edged out TVK's Ibrahim R by just 976 votes on Monday.

This victory is a notable milestone for the BJP, as Bhojarajan becomes the first party candidate to secure a seat in these elections. The national party was in alliance with AIADMK, contesting a total of 27 seats.

The election results, which were determined following the ballot count on Monday, reflect the dynamic political landscape following the polls on April 23.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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