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Seeman expresses openness to opposition support for Ambasamudram bypoll
Seeman, the chief coordinator of Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), has indicated a willingness to accept support from the DMK and AIADMK for the upcoming Ambasamudram Assembly by-election. This possibility has sparked speculation regarding a unified opposition candidate to challenge the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
While Seeman has expressed readiness to contest as a common candidate, a consensus among major opposition parties remains uncertain. DMK President M. K. Stalin stated that the party would clarify its position once the election dates are officially announced. Similarly, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has not yet endorsed Seeman, with some analysts suggesting the AIADMK may prefer to contest the seat independently to maintain its regional influence.
The discussions occur ahead of expected by-elections in five constituencies: Viralimalai, Karur, Ambasamudram, Perundurai, and Tiruchirappalli East. The political maneuvering follows recent by-election victories by the ruling party in Madurantakam and Dharapuram.
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AIADMK · Ambasamudram · DMK · Naam Tamilar Katchi · Seeman
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- [● 2 SOURCES] By-elections are expected in Viralimalai, Karur, Ambasamudram, Perundurai, and Tiruchirappalli East. bhaskarlive.in · tennews.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] The ruling party won recent by-elections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram. bhaskarlive.in · tennews.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] The NTK candidate Divya secured 6,026 votes in the Dharapuram by-election. bhaskarlive.in · tennews.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] The NTK candidate in Dharapuram received 3.03 per cent of the votes. bhaskarlive.in · tennews.in
- [● 3 SOURCES] Seeman is willing to accept support from the DMK and AIADMK for the Ambasamudram Assembly bypoll. bhaskarlive.in · tennews.in · www.dtnext.in
- [● 3 SOURCES] DMK President M. K. Stalin deferred an announcement on the party's stand until election dates are declared. bhaskarlive.in · tennews.in · www.dtnext.in
- [● 3 SOURCES] AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has not endorsed Seeman as a common candidate. bhaskarlive.in · tennews.in · www.dtnext.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] NTK secured approximately eight per cent in the 2024 parliamentary polls. bhaskarlive.in · tennews.in