Vijay’s TVK Leads in Both Tamil Nadu Bypolls

Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was leading in both the Dharapuram and Madurantakam by-elections in Tamil Nadu, according to the latest figures reported by The Indian Express on October 9.

In Dharapuram, TVK candidate P. Satyabama had received 66,841 votes. DMK candidate S. Suganya was second with 57,370 votes, while AIADMK candidate K. Banumathi had 45,280 votes.

In Madurantakam, TVK candidate Maragatham Kumaravel was leading with 53,979 votes after the 15th round of counting. DMK candidate I. Paranthamen had 38,430 votes, followed by AIADMK candidate S. Kanithasampath with 33,712 votes.

Polling in both constituencies took place on October 6. The by-elections were held after former AIADMK MLAs Maragatham Kumaravel and P. Satyabama resigned and later joined TVK. Both were nominated again by the party.

The report stated that counting was still under way and that the final results would be declared after counting was completed and the results were certified.