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The Caste-Geography Equation Behind Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026

| Apr 17, 2026, 03:16:13 PM | TOI.in

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Tamil Nadu’s political landscape is strongly influenced by caste-based regional concentrations. Vanniyars dominate the northern belt, Gounders hold influence in western districts, and Thevars shape the southern political structure, while Dalit and Nadar communities play key roles across multiple regions. These caste-geography linkages continue to impact candidate selection, party alliances, and election outcomes, making regional identity a crucial factor in Tamil Nadu’s electoral politics.

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