Madurantakam, Dharapuram By-Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Early trends favour ruling TVK

Madurantakam, Dharapuram By-Election Results 2026 Live Updates: The bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram were necessitated by the resignation of then AIADMK MLAs K Maragatham Kumaravel and P Satyabama, who later joined the ruling TVK. Both have been re-nominated from their respective seats.

Madurantakam, Dharapuram By-Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Early trends in the Tamil Nadu bypolls on Friday showed the ruling TVK leading, followed by the DMK and AIADMK. Counting began at 8 am for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies. The results will be closely watched by both the ruling party and the Opposition.

Polling in the two constituencies was held on October 6. The Returning Officer will declare the final result after counting is completed and the results certified.

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By-polls to decide the fate of 47 candidates

A total of 27 candidates contested the Madurantakam by-election, while 22 candidates were in the fray in Dharapuram.

According to figures reported after end of polling, Madurantakam recorded around 86.26 per cent voter turnout, while Dharapuram recorded around 80.30 per cent.

Key contests

The bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram were necessitated by the resignation of then AIADMK MLAs K Maragatham Kumaravel and P Satyabama, who later joined the ruling TVK. Both have been re-nominated from their respective seats. The DMK and AIADMK are also contesting both constituencies.

AIADMK has fielded S. Kanitha Sampath as candidate while  I. Paranthamen is fighting on DMK ticket. The result will be the litmus test for Vijay-led TVK, as the party faces the first election after successfully forming the government in May this year.

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