Madurantakam by-election: Will the AIADMK ‘bastion’ fall to TVK’s growing popularity?
Former AIADMK legislator Maragatham Kumaravel resigned three weeks after the 2026 election and is now contesting the Madurantakam by‑poll as a candidate for the TVK party. The seat, long considered an AIADMK stronghold, could be at risk as voters remain split; some express hesitation to support TVK despite the chief minister’s popularity. Local workers campaign vigorously, and analysts say the result may indicate shifting loyalties.