DMK names candidates for Madurantakam, Dharapuram bypolls in Tamil Nadu
The DMK party has announced its candidates for the upcoming bypolls in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies of Tamil Nadu. The seats became vacant following the resignation of AIADMK members who switched to the ruling TVK party.
Why it matters
These bypolls are significant for the shifting political landscape and power dynamics within Tamil Nadu state politics.
The DMK on Wednesday (September 9, 2026) announced its candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu.
Party legal wing deputy secretary I. Paranthamen has been fielded in Madurantakam, while S. Suganya is the candidate for Dharapuram. Both reserved constituencies fell vacant following the resignation of AIADMK members who later joined the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
S. Suganya | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
“Our leader has faith in me and has fielded me in the election. It is a great recognition. I will win the election and submit the victory to our leader,” Mr. Paranthamen told The Hindu .
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