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Stalin Rallies Dharapuram Ahead of Crucial October 6 Bypoll
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News18•02-10-2026, 18:15
Stalin Rallies Dharapuram Ahead of Crucial October 6 Bypoll
- •DMK president M K Stalin held a campaign roadshow in the Dharapuram Assembly constituency, drawing large crowds ahead of the October 6 bypoll.
- •The roadshow covered approximately 2.5 km, passing through key areas including Pollachi Road and local markets.
- •DMK candidate S Suganya, who is contesting against TVK’s P Sathyabama and AIADMK’s K Bhanumathi, accompanied Stalin.
- •Stalin interacted with supporters, traders, and residents, seeking votes for the DMK's ‘Rising Sun’ symbol.
- •The DMK has accused Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam of forcing bypolls in Dharapuram and Madurantakam through alleged horse-trading, a charge rejected by the TVK.
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DMK candidate S. Suganya is contesting the Dharapuram bypoll and accompanied party president M.K. Stalin on his campaign vehicle during the roadshow.
The opposition DMK has accused Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam of forcing bypolls in Dharapuram and Madurantakam by allegedly indulging in horse-trading to make AIADMK legislators resign and join the TVK.
P. Sathyabama, who resigned as an AIADMK legislator and joined the ruling TVK, has been fielded by the TVK for the Dharapuram bypoll.
