Madurantakam bypolls: PMK’s abstention adds to changing electoral equations
The impact of the SIR of electoral rolls on the size of the electorate was relatively limited in Madurantakam, with the electorate declining only marginally, whereas the number of voters increased significantly in 2026 compared with the 2024 Lok Sabha election
The Madurantakam bypolls, caused by the PMK's decision to abstain from supporting any party, have significantly altered the electoral dynamics in the constituency. The PMK, a constituent of the AIADMK-led alliance, had previously backed the AIADMK candidate, Maragatham Kumaravel, who won the April 2026 elections. However, Kumaravel subsequently resigned and joined the ruling TVK.
The AIADMK has now fielded her in the bypoll, while the TVK is seeking to strengthen its position. The DMK-led alliance, which had previously held a strong presence, has faced a decline in its vote share, particularly due to the emergence of TVK. With nine candidates contesting the bypoll, this is shaping up to be a fiercely contested election, with each party vying for victory to bolster their respective positions.
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