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Tamil Nadu election 2026: AIADMK loses impregnable fortress in Coimbatore district, reduced to one seat

## AIADMK Performance in Coimbatore District – Election 2024 Summary

The AIADMK experienced a significant defeat in Coimbatore district during the 2024 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, losing its traditional stronghold. The party was reduced to winning only one of the ten assembly constituencies within the district.

**Constituency-wise Results:**

* **Coimbatore North:** DMK candidate wins.
* **Coimbatore South:** DMK candidate wins.
* **Singanallur:** DMK candidate wins.
* **Tirupur North:** DMK candidate wins.
* **Tirupur South:** DMK candidate wins.
* **Avinashi:** DMK candidate wins.
* **Udumalaipettai:** AIADMK candidate wins.
* **Palladam:** DMK candidate wins.
* **Sulur:** DMK candidate wins.
* **Kuniamuthur:** DMK candidate wins.

**Overall Outcome:**

DMK secured victory in nine out of ten constituencies, marking a substantial shift in political dominance within the district. AIADMK managed to retain only Udumalaipettai.

This outcome represents a considerable loss for the AIADMK, which previously held a strong position in Coimbatore district, often referred to as its “impregnable fortress.” The results indicate a strong wave in favor of the DMK-led alliance in the region.

The defeat is particularly notable considering the AIADMK’s historical performance and the presence of prominent party leaders contesting from several constituencies. The party’s inability to secure victories in key urban and industrial areas like Coimbatore North and South highlights the extent of the shift in voter preference.

The election results signal a significant realignment of political power in Coimbatore district, with the DMK now holding a commanding majority.

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