DMK Leader Challenges TVK Candidate's Election Victory by One Vote in Tamil Nadu
One vote margin: DMK leader challenges election of TVK candidate in April 23 Tamil Nadu polls
The Economic Times
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Former DMK minister K R Periyakaruppan has filed a petition in the Madras High Court to challenge the election of TVK candidate R Srinivasa Sethupathi, who won the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls by just one vote. The court has adjourned the case to May 11 for further hearings.
- 01K R Periyakaruppan of the DMK lost the election by one vote.
- 02R Srinivasa Sethupathi of the TVK was declared the winner.
- 03The Madras High Court is set to hear the case further on May 11.
- 04Periyakaruppan has requested a recount of the votes.
- 05The Election Commission has been directed to file an affidavit.
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In a closely contested election for the Tirupattur assembly constituency in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, K R Periyakaruppan (former DMK minister) has challenged the election of R Srinivasa Sethupathi from the Tamilaga Valvurimai Katchi (TVK) party, who won by a mere one vote. The Madras High Court heard the petition for over three hours before adjourning the case to May 11 for further proceedings. Periyakaruppan, who received 83,364 votes, requested a recount after Sethupathi's 83,365 votes led to his victory. The court has instructed the Election Commission to submit an affidavit regarding the matter.
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The outcome of this case could affect the legitimacy of the elected MLA and the political dynamics in the Tirupattur constituency.
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