The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Tamil Nadu unit of the Congress have finally reached an agreement for seat-sharing in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. The Congress has been allotted 10 seats - nine in Tamil Nadu and one in Puducherry. This move is seen as a strong statement against the divisive and anti-federal policies of the BJP government at the Centre, according to Congress leader K.C. Venugopal. Both parties expressed confidence in the alliance, with the TNCC president stating that Congress leaders will campaign for DMK and other alliance candidates with the same fervor as their own party candidates.
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) is a regional political party in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It was founded in 1972 by M. G. Ramachandran (MGR), a former actor and chief minister of Tamil Nadu. The AIADMK has been the dominant party in Tamil Nadu politics for most of the past five decades.
O. Panneerselvam (OPS) is a senior AIADMK leader who has served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on several occasions. He is currently the coordinator of the AIADMK's dual leadership structure, along with Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), the Chief Minister.
The Theni Lok Sabha constituency is located in the southern part of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the 39 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state. The AIADMK has won the Theni Lok Sabha seat in every election since 1999.
OPS has been a key figure in the AIADMK's success in the Theni Lok Sabha constituency. He has served as the party's candidate in the constituency in four elections, winning on three occasions.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha election, OPS was defeated by the DMK's P. Ravindranath by a margin of over 30,000 votes. However, he remains a popular figure in the constituency and is expected to play a key role in the AIADMK's campaign in the upcoming Lok Sabha election.
The AIADMK is facing a tough challenge in the Theni Lok Sabha constituency in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. The party is facing anti-incumbency and is also facing a united opposition from the DMK, Congress, and other parties.
However, the AIADMK remains the dominant party in the constituency and is expected to be a strong contender in the election. The party's chances of winning will depend on a number of factors, including the performance of the DMK-Congress alliance, the popularity of OPS, and the overall political climate in the country.
1. Who is the current AIADMK coordinator in Theni Lok Sabha constituency?
O. Panneerselvam
2. How many times has OPS won the Theni Lok Sabha seat?
Three times
3. Who defeated OPS in the 2019 Lok Sabha election?
P. Ravindranath of the DMK
4. What is the AIADMK's main challenge in the upcoming Lok Sabha election in Theni?
Anti-incumbency and a united opposition
5. Is the AIADMK expected to win the Theni Lok Sabha seat in the upcoming election?
It is a close race, but the AIADMK is expected to be a strong contender.
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