Politics
DMK Fields Paranthamen and Suganya for Tamil Nadu Assembly Bypolls
The DMK on Wednesday announced its candidates for the upcoming bypolls to the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu. I. Paranthamen, deputy secretary of the party's legal wing, will contest from Madurantakam, while S. Suganya has been named the candidate for Dharapuram.
Both constituencies, which are reserved seats, became vacant after AIADMK legislators Maragatham Kumaravel from Madurantakam and P. Sathyabama from Dharapuram resigned. The two later joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, the party currently in power.
Speaking to The Hindu, Paranthamen expressed gratitude for being chosen as the candidate, calling it a significant honor bestowed by the party leadership. He expressed confidence about winning the seat and dedicating the victory to the DMK leader.
He further stated that the ruling administration's shortcomings, including its failure to deliver on promises across several areas and what he described as governance being presented through dramatic public displays, would benefit the DMK's chances in the election.