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DMK Chief Stalin to Campaign in Dharapuram for By-election on October 2
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News18•01-10-2026, 19:15
DMK Chief Stalin to Campaign in Dharapuram for By-election on October 2
- •DMK president M K Stalin will campaign for party candidate S Suganya in the Dharapuram Assembly constituency on October 2.
- •The by-election in Dharapuram is scheduled for October 6, following the resignation of former MLA P Sathyabama who joined the ruling TVK.
- •Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay-led TVK has nominated Sathyabama, while AIADMK has fielded K Bhanumathi.
- •The AIADMK aims to retain the seat in this high-stakes by-election, with DMK contesting independently after its allies joined the TVK alliance.
- •Stalin's campaign will include a roadshow and an election rally, followed by campaigning in Madurantakam on October 3.
Key Questions Answered
DMK president M K Stalin is scheduled to campaign for the party candidate in the Dharapuram Assembly constituency on Friday, October 2, 2026.
The DMK has fielded S Suganya, the ruling TVK nominated former MLA P Sathyabama, and the AIADMK has fielded K Bhanumathi to contest the Dharapuram by-election.
The Dharapuram Assembly by-election is scheduled to be held on October 6, 2026, with vote counting set for October 9.
