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Tirunelveli, Tenkasi DMK units upset due to lack of representation in cabinet
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While the DMK cadre are in upbeat mood across the State over the party’s election victory, local functionaries are upset over non-representation of their elected MLAs in the cabinet.
After bifurcation, Tirunelveli has five Assembly constituencies. DMK candidates Appavoo and Abdul Wahab were elected from Radhapuram and Palayamkottai in the election. While supporters of Mr. Appavoo expected his inclusion in the cabinet, given his experience and status as four-time MLA, there was anticipation that Mr. Abdul Wahab could get a berth as he represented the minorities.
How the presence of smaller parties affected the prospects of many a candidate in TN
May 03, 2021
MNM President Kamal Haasan VEDHAN M×
Though the MNM, NTK and AMMK have not won a single seat, they have split the vote in many constituencies The Tamil Nadu Assembly 2021 elections have once again revealed the dominance of the two Dravidian majors DMK and AIADMK as no candidate outside the alliance of these two parties has managed to secure a win.
But the multi-cornered contest also revealed that smaller parties cannot be discounted as they can make or break the prospects of a candidate in a tightly contested election such as the current one.
DMK, AIADMK clash in 131 seats; Stalin picks Kolathur for 3rd time
Julie Mariappan | TNN | Updated: Mar 13, 2021, 06:20 IST
DMK chief M K Stalin
CHENNAI: The list of candidates released by the DMK on Friday for 173 seats pitted the party in a direct fight with arch-rival AIADMK in 131 constituencies for the TN assembly poll slated to be held on April 6.
While DMK president M K Stalin will seek a third term from Kolathur constituency, his son Udhayanidhi will make his electoral debut from the Chepauk-Triplicane constituency, represented by his late grandfather M Karunanidhi for three straight terms since 1996. The DMK is hoping to make a comeback after a 10-year stint in the opposition.