From MK Stalin to Vijay, key candidates in Tamil Nadu meeting polls | India Information
NEW DELHI: Campaigning for the Tamil Nadu meeting elections has concluded forward of Thursday’s single-phase polling throughout all 234 meeting constituencies.The election is essentially anticipated to be a direct contest between the DMK-led ruling Secular Progressive Alliance and the Nationwide Democratic Alliance, of which AIADMK is the most important constituent within the state. Of the 2 nationwide events, Congress is aligned with the DMK, whereas the BJP is in alliance with the AIADMK, the DMK’s arch-rival.Famous person Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) can also be within the fray and is more likely to appeal to youth votes.
Over 4,000 candidates are within the fray, together with some high-profile names.Counting of votes is scheduled for Could 4.
Main candidates:
MK Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin (DMK): The chief minister and his deputy chief minister son are contesting from Kolathur and Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni, respectively. Stalin, a multiple-term MLA, has represented Kolathur since 2011, whereas Udhayanidhi is aiming to retain Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni for the DMK, having been the profitable candidate within the 2021 polls.Vijay (TVK): The actor-politician is main TVK from the entrance and is contesting from two constituencies, Tiruchirapalli East and Perambur. The get together, launched in February 2024, has fielded candidates in all 234 seats.Edappadi Ok Palaniswami (AIADMK): The AIADMK basic secretary and the NDA’s chief ministerial face is contesting from his house turf of Edappadi. The previous chief minister is in search of a fourth successive time period from Edappadi, which he has held since 2011.O Panneerselvam (DMK): A one-time staunch loyalist of former chief minister and AIADMK stalwart J. Jayalalithaa, Panneerselvam made a shock transfer to the DMK forward of the polls. The Stalin-led get together has fielded the previous chief minister from his stronghold Bodinayakkanur, which he gained in three successive elections—2011, 2016 and 2021—for the AIADMK.Tamilisai Soundararajan (BJP): A senior BJP chief and former Telangana governor, Tamilisai Soundararajan is contesting from the Mylapore constituency. A former president of the get together’s Tamil Nadu unit, she additionally beforehand served as Puducherry’s lieutenant governor.Nainar Nagendran (BJP): The BJP’s state unit chief is contesting from Sattur, shifting from the Tirunelveli constituency, which he gained within the 2021 elections.
