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Politics
DMK and TVK Clash in Words Ahead of Tamil Nadu By‑Polls in Dharapuram, Madurantakam
✍️ India Today
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 12:02 PM
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Ahead of the by‑polls in Dharapuram and Madurantakam, leaders from the DMK and its rival TVK have exchanged sharp criticisms, heightening tensions in Tamil Nadu's electoral landscape.
The political atmosphere in Tamil Nadu is heating up as the DMK and its rival TVK engage in a heated exchange of words ahead of the upcoming by‑polls in Dharapuram and Madurantakam.
Party leaders from both sides have publicly accused each other of undermining the democratic process, with DMK officials criticizing TVK’s campaign tactics and TVK representatives rebuking the DMK for alleged electoral malpractices.
The confrontation comes at a time when voters in the two constituencies are expected to head to the polls in the coming weeks, making the rhetoric a focal point for campaign strategies.
Observers note that the clash of rhetoric could influence voter sentiment, as both parties aim to consolidate their support bases before the by‑polls are held.
The by‑polls in Dharapuram and Madurantakam are seen as a litmus test for the parties’ performance in the state, and the ongoing war of words underscores the high stakes involved.
Party leaders from both sides have publicly accused each other of undermining the democratic process, with DMK officials criticizing TVK’s campaign tactics and TVK representatives rebuking the DMK for alleged electoral malpractices.
The confrontation comes at a time when voters in the two constituencies are expected to head to the polls in the coming weeks, making the rhetoric a focal point for campaign strategies.
Observers note that the clash of rhetoric could influence voter sentiment, as both parties aim to consolidate their support bases before the by‑polls are held.
The by‑polls in Dharapuram and Madurantakam are seen as a litmus test for the parties’ performance in the state, and the ongoing war of words underscores the high stakes involved.