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Tamil Nadu TVK fields ex-AIADMK legislators in crucial bypoll contests
The Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam has nominated two former AIADMK MLAs for upcoming bypolls in Tamil Nadu's Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies. Both candidates recently switched allegiance after winning Assembly seats on the AIADMK ticket.
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The ruling Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) has fielded Maragatham Kumaravel and P. Sathyabama as its candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls respectively, marking a significant political realignment in Tamil Nadu.
Both legislators had contested the 2026 Assembly elections as AIADMK candidates and secured victories in their respective constituencies. However, they resigned from their positions as MLAs shortly after winning and subsequently joined the TVK, the ruling party in the state.
The move reflects the ongoing political churn in Tamil Nadu's electoral landscape, where legislators frequently switch party affiliations following electoral success. The decision to field these former AIADMK members underscores the TVK's strategy to consolidate its political base ahead of the bypolls.
The bypoll contests are expected to intensify as opposition parties prepare their counter-strategies. The outcome will serve as a significant indicator of voter sentiment and the TVK's hold over its constituencies in the state.