The Vikravandi Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu is holding a bypoll on July 13, 2024 to elect its next MLA. The seat was left vacant after the death of N Pugazhenthi. There are 29 candidates vying for the seat and the results of the bypoll are being counted and announced on the News18 Election Results Hub. Follow the live updates on the progress of the counting to find out who emerges as the winner and the new member of the Vikravandi Legislative Assembly.
Vikravandi Bypoll 2024: Background and Current News
The Vikravandi Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu is set to hold a bypoll on July 13, 2024, following the demise of its incumbent MLA, N. Pugazhenthi. The bypoll will witness a contest between 29 candidates from various political parties.
Background:
Vikravandi is located in the Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu. It has a total of 2.04 lakh registered voters. The constituency has traditionally been a stronghold of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), which has won the seat in the last three assembly elections. However, in the 2021 assembly elections, Pugazhenthi of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) won the seat by a margin of over 12,000 votes.
Current News:
As of July 14, 2024, the counting of votes is underway, and the results are expected to be announced shortly. The DMK and AIADMK are the main contenders in this bypoll, with both parties fielding their senior leaders to contest the seat.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers:
Q1: When is the Vikravandi bypoll being held? A1: July 13, 2024
Q2: Who is the incumbent MLA of Vikravandi? A2: N. Pugazhenthi (deceased)
Q3: How many candidates are contesting in the bypoll? A3: 29
Q4: What are the major political parties contesting in the bypoll? A4: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)
Q5: Where can I get the live updates on the election results? A5: News18 Election Results Hub
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