“DMK, AIADMK will lose deposits”: Congress MP on TN By-Election
Congress MP MK Vishnu Prasad predicts a massive shift in Tamil Nadu as he claims DMK and AIADMK will lose their deposits in the upcoming by-elections.
In a scathing political prediction, Congress MP MK Vishnu Prasad has claimed that both the ruling DMK and the main opposition AIADMK are headed for a massive setback in the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly by-elections. Speaking to the media, Prasad asserted that the political landscape is shifting so drastically that both major parties are likely to lose their deposits in the contest.
A Shift in the Political Tide
The Congress MP highlighted a significant change in the state's political atmosphere over the last few months. He suggested that the recent developments have brought an end to what he described as "anarchy and arrogance," noting that the public is welcoming a new era of governance.
Prasad also expressed strong solidarity between the Congress leadership and the current administration, stating: “It is a matter of pride for us that Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party will always stand by Chief Minister Vijay, who is providing a corruption-free government.”
Key Details of the Upcoming Polls
The by-elections are set to take place for two crucial assembly constituencies: Madurantakam and Dharapuram. Voters are scheduled to head to the polls on October 6, with the counting of votes slated for October 9.
- Madurantakam Constituency: This seat became vacant following the resignation of Maragatham Kumaravel from the AIADMK after his defection to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). A total of 27 candidates are competing for this seat, which has 2,12,639 registered electors.
- Dharapuram Constituency: This vacancy arose after P Sathyabama (AIADMK) resigned on May 25 and joined the TVK. There are 22 candidates in the fray, with 2,22,406 registered electors.
Allegations of Horse-Trading
The political battle has already intensified, with AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami launching a counter-attack. Palaniswami alleged that the very need for these by-elections was a result of "horse-trading" within the political ranks.
Criticizing those who defected to the TVK, the AIADMK leader remarked that these individuals had turned their backs on the voters who originally elected them. “Those who forgot the people who voted for them and joined TVK should be taught a lesson,” Palaniswami stated during his campaign efforts.