Madurantakam bypoll in Tamil Nadu: DMK candidate Paranthamen files nomination
DMK candidate I. Paranthamen has filed his nomination for the upcoming Madurantakam byelection in Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, the party has postponed its 'Mupperum Vizha' event due to president M.K. Stalin's illness.
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This report tracks political developments in a key Indian state, providing updates on election processes and party leadership status.
I. Paranthamen, the DMK candidate for the byelection to the Madurantakam Assembly constituency, on Tuesday (September 15, 2026) filed his nomination with the Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurantakam, who is also the Returning Officer.
He was accompanied by former Minister T.M. Anbarasan and other DMK functionaries. Speaking to reporters after filing his papers, Mr. Paranthamen expressed the hope that the DMK would emerge victorious in the multi-cornered contest.
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