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Tamil Nadu Bypolls 2026: Vijay's TVK Faces Major Electoral Test Amid Glitches
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News18•06-10-2026, 19:39
Tamil Nadu Bypolls 2026: Vijay's TVK Faces Major Electoral Test Amid Glitches
- •Tamil Nadu held high-stakes assembly bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram, marking an early test for Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and the TVK government.
- •Madurantakam recorded a voter turnout of 83.86 percent and Dharapuram saw 78.53 percent participation by 3 pm according to Election Commission figures.
- •The bypolls were triggered after former AIADMK MLAs who won in April resigned and joined Vijay's TVK party.
- •Polling day witnessed minor EVM and VVPAT glitches at several booths, causing brief interruptions in the voting process.
- •An official in Dharapuram was removed from duty following a viral video allegation by an elderly voter, though the claim remains unverified.
Key Questions Answered
Voting concluded on October 6, 2026, for the Tamil Nadu Assembly bypolls in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram constituencies.
The former AIADMK MLAs who won these seats in April resigned and joined Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s TVK party.
According to the Election Commission's 3 pm figures, Madurantakam recorded 83.86% polling and Dharapuram recorded 78.53%.
