CM Vijay Leads Massive Dharapuram Roadshow for Sathyabama
TVK chief C. Joseph Vijay leads a mega roadshow in Dharapuram to support candidate P. Sathyabama, predicting a historic victory in the upcoming by-election.
In a high-octane display of political strength, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay concluded the second phase of his campaign on Sunday with a massive roadshow in Dharapuram. The event was organized to rally support for the party's candidate, P. Sathyabama, in the upcoming Dharapuram (SC) Assembly constituency by-election.
The sea of supporters turned out in huge numbers to catch a glimpse of the Chief Minister. Following the conclusion of the roadshow, Vijay departed for Coimbatore via helicopter, leaving behind a charged atmosphere of political momentum.
A Predicted Historic Victory
Expressing immense confidence in the electoral prospects of his party, Vijay remarked that the upcoming by-election is poised to result in a "historic victory" for the TVK. The sentiment of triumph was echoed by State Minister Arun Raj, who highlighted the spontaneous nature of the public turnout.
"Without spending a single rupee, this much crowd has come just to have a glimpse of our leader. It is really amazing," Arun Raj told reporters. He further predicted a landslide win, stating, "This election is going to be a historic victory for TVK, and we will win with a record margin of more than one lakh votes."
Vijay Slams MK Stalin Over Derogatory Remarks
The campaign has been marked by intense political friction. On Saturday, Vijay launched a scathing attack on DMK president MK Stalin, accusing him of making indecent and derogatory comments regarding P. Sathyabama's physical appearance during a campaign meeting.
Taking to the social media platform X, Vijay condemned the DMK's conduct, labeling the party a "force of evil." He alleged that Stalin had used the platform of a public meeting to engage in slander and mockery against a woman candidate. "Mr MK Stalin has derived sadistic pleasure by mocking the physical appearance and speaking with utmost indecency about our Dharapuram constituency candidate, sister Mrs Sathyabama," Vijay stated.
The High-Stakes Dharapuram Battle
The Dharapuram by-election was triggered after AIADMK MLA P. Sathyabama resigned in May 2026, shortly after her victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. Having since joined the ruling TVK, she now seeks to retain the seat under a different banner.
This contest is viewed as a critical litmus test for the TVK government. As the party currently lacks an outright majority, winning both the Dharapuram and Madurantakam by-elections is seen as essential to strengthening its legislative position.
Key Details of the Election:
- Election Date: October 6
- Counting Date: October 9
- Constituency Profile: Scheduled Caste-reserved seat in Tiruppur district.
- Main Contenders:
- P. Sathyabama: Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
- S. Suganya: DMK
- K. Bhanumathi: AIADMK
- P. Lakshmanan: CPI
- M. Karthika: NTK