Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Minister Predicts Huge TVK Victory in Two Tamil Nadu Bypolls
Minister P. Viswanathan predicted that the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam, or TVK, would win two bypolls.
The seats are in Madhuranthagam and Dharapuram.
He said a TVK victory would show that people support the coalition government.
He also said voters support the government’s welfare schemes.
Viswanathan claimed that the DMK is trying to become stronger again in Tamil Nadu.
He said the AIADMK is also facing political difficulties.
He connected some AIADMK legislators joining TVK with dissatisfaction over their party’s leadership and policies.
He said TVK would not return to an alliance with the DMK.
Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan predicted a major TVK victory in the Madhuranthagam and Dharapuram bypolls.
He said the result would recognize the coalition government and its welfare schemes.
Viswanathan claimed the DMK is attempting to return to prominence in Tamil Nadu politics.
He said AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami is facing a difficult political situation.
He attributed AIADMK legislators joining TVK to dissatisfaction with the party’s policies and leadership, and ruled out a return to the DMK alliance.
- Who
- Higher Education Minister P. Viswanathan made the prediction and discussed the DMK, AIADMK and TVK.
- What
- He predicted a huge TVK victory in the Madhuranthagam and Dharapuram bypolls.
- When
- On Wednesday.
- Where
- Viswanathan spoke to the media at Chennai airport; the bypolls are in Madhuranthagam and Dharapuram.
- Why
- He said the result would recognize the coalition government and its welfare schemes.
- Speaker
- P. Viswanathan, Higher Education Minister
- Party discussed
- Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK)
- Bipoll constituencies
- Madhuranthagam and Dharapuram
- Predicted outcome
- A huge TVK victory
- Expected significance
- Recognition of the coalition government and its welfare schemes
- Other parties mentioned
- Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)
- AIADMK leader mentioned
- Edappadi K. Palaniswami