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Part of situation: TVK wins Dharapuram and Madurantakam by-elections (5 clusters)

Tamil Nadu by-elections see lower turnout in Madurantakam and Dharapuram

Tamil Nadu by-elections TVK Madurantakam Dharapuram voter turnout

By-elections were held in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu on October 6. The polls were necessitated by the resignations of former AIADMK MLAs Maragatham Kumaravel and P. Sathyabama, who subsequently joined the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

Voter turnout in both constituencies saw a decline compared to the general Assembly elections held in April. Madurantakam recorded approximately 86.26% turnout, down from 93.22%, while Dharapuram recorded approximately 80.31%, a decrease from 89.89%. The elections featured a multi-cornered contest involving the TVK, DMK, AIADMK, NTK, and Left parties.

During the polling process, several issues were reported, including technical glitches with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and allegations from the DMK regarding the distribution of money and goods by TVK candidates. TVK candidate Sathyabama dismissed a viral video claiming she spent 31 crore rupees on election expenses, calling it fabricated. Counting of votes is scheduled for October 9.

Entities

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam · Dharapuram · Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam · Election Commission of India · Madurantakam · Maragatham Kumaravel · P. Sathyabama · Tamil Nadu · Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam · Vijay

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 3 SOURCES] Voting in both constituencies is scheduled to continue until 6 pm. www.socialnews.xyz
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The by-elections were triggered by the resignations of former AIADMK MLAs Maragatham Kumaravel and P. Sathyabama. www.socialnews.xyz
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Dharapuram has 22 candidates contesting the election. www.socialnews.xyz
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Counting of votes is scheduled for October 9. www.socialnews.xyz
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Madurantakam has 27 candidates contesting the election. www.socialnews.xyz
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Polling for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram by-elections commenced at 7 am on October 6. www.socialnews.xyz
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Madurantakam has 285 polling stations and Dharapuram has 320 polling stations. www.socialnews.xyz
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Maragatham Kumaravel and P. Sathyabama joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party. www.socialnews.xyz

Sources

Madras HC denies interim relief to ex-minister in sand excavation case [bhaskarlive.in]
Voting underway in 5 seats in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry bypolls [thefederal.com]
Madurantakam, Dharapuram by-polls: Counting preparations begin - Tamil News | Online Tamilnadu News | Tamil Cinema News | Chennai News | Chennai Power shutdown Today [chennaivision.com]
திமுகவை எதிர்த்து அரசியல் செய்வது என்பது சாதாரணம் கிடையாது. . திமுக ஆட்சியில் ஒரு சின்ன நல்லது நடந்தால் கூட மிகப்பெரிய சாதனையாக பிரமிக்க வைப்பார்கள். . மற்ற ஆட்சியில் ஒரு சின்ன தவறு நடந்தால் கூட தமிழ்நாட்டுக்கே ஆபத்து என்ற ரீதியில் மிகைப்படுத்துவார்கள். . எம்ஜிஆர், ஜெயலலிதாவை அடுத்து திமுகவுக்கு சிம்மசொப்பனமாக இருப்பவர் முதலமைச்சர் விஜய். . [tamilminutes.com]
“மிக மிக ஆபத்தான கட்டத்தை நோக்கிச் செல்கிறது தமிழக சட்டம் - ஒழுங்கு!” - மு. க. ஸ்டாலின் கண்டனம் [www.hindutamil.in]
Rs 31 crore poll spend clip: Sathyabama blames AI [www.dtnext.in]
By-election turnout lower than general election; results on October 9 - News Today | First with the news [newstodaynet.com]
நிறைவடைந்த மதுராந்தகம், தாராபுரம் இடைத்தேர்தல்; பதிவான வாக்குகள் எவ்வளவு? | Madurantakam, Dharapuram Bypolls Conclude; How Many Votes Were Polled? [www.vikatan.com]
TVK faces voter dissatisfaction, distributing money: DMK's Elangovan [newsable.asianetnews.com]
TN bypolls: Voting underway in Madurantakam, Dharapuram amid tight security [www.socialnews.xyz]
Voter turnout in TN’s Madurantakam and Dharapuram bye-polls drop [www.thenewsminute.com]
Polling ends for by-elections to Madurantakam, Dharapuram constituencies in TN [www.newindianexpress.com]