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TVK’s robust performance in urban areas surprises the DMK, the AIADMK in Karur

admin — Tue, 05 May 2026 15:54:00 +0000

V.P. Mathiyazhagan, left, who was named an accused in the Karur stampede case and fielded by the TVK in Karur, lost the election by a margin of 1,841 votes.
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s (TVK) robust performance in urban areas have unsettled the calculations of the DMK and the AIADMK in Karur district.

Out of four constituencies, the DMK won in Kulithalai and Aravakurichi, the TVK tasted success in Krishnarayapuram and the AIADMK in Karur. R. Elango and Suriyanur Chandran were the winners from Kulithalai and Aravakurichi constituencies respectively, former Minister M.R. Vijayabhaskar won from Karur constituency. M. Sathya was elected from Krishnarayapuram constituency.

Published – May 05, 2026 09:24 pm IST

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T.N. Assembly election 2026: DMK Minister Periyakaruppan loses by one vote in Tiruppattur

admin — Mon, 04 May 2026 23:48:00 +0000

DMK leader K.R. Periyakaruppan. File.
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Minister K.R. Periyakaruppan lost the Assembly election from Tiruppattur in Sivaganga district by just one vote.

At the end of the penultimate round of counting, he was leading by 30 votes.

Published – May 05, 2026 12:49 am IST

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The Karur stampede is yet to fade from the memory of the voters at Velusamypuram

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:41:00 +0000

Velusamypuram on the day of polling for the Assembly election on Thursday.
| Photo Credit: R. Vengadesh

Velusamypuram, located on the outskirts of Karur on the Karur-Erode Highway, where 41 people were killed during the rally addressed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay on September 27, 2025, witnessed brisk polling on Thursday.

However, the tragedy that shocked the conscience of the nation fails to fade from the memories of the voters. What was meant to be a show of strength for Mr. Vijay turned into one of the country’s deadliest political tragedies. That day, as Mr. Vijay arrived hours after the scheduled time, the crowds swelled and went out of control, leading to the death of 41 persons, including nine children. Many questions remain unanswered.

Published – April 23, 2026 09:05 pm IST

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Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE updates: BJP using AIADMK as a ‘mask’ in attempt to enter Tamil Nadu, Stalin says

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:23:00 +0000

Amid high-octave election campaigning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in a roadshow in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday (April 15). The event is likely to be attended by AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, BJP State president Nainar Nagenthran and other party leaders including K. Annamalai.

The Prime Minister has visited Kanniyakumari district several times in the past and delivered election campaign speeches. But, for the first time, he would conduct a roadshow in an open vehicle, allowing people to see him from close quarters, senior BJP leader Pon Radhakrishnan said.

Mr. Radhakrishnan said the event would begin at 3 p.m. and cover a distance of around a km. It would start at Kamaraj statue at Veppamoodu junction, pass through clock tower, Jeeva statue, Anna statue and conclude at M.G.R. statue in Vadasery.

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