Uthangarai Constituency Set for Competitive Election
Uthangarai constituency braces for a two-cornered contest
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The Uthangarai (Reserved) constituency in Tamil Nadu, India, is gearing up for a two-cornered electoral battle. The incumbent MLA T.M. Tamilselvam from the AIADMK, who has held the seat since 2011, will contest against the Congress party, which he previously defeated by a significant margin.
- 01Uthangarai constituency has been an AIADMK stronghold since 2011.
- 02T.M. Tamilselvam is the incumbent MLA representing AIADMK.
- 03The previous election saw Tamilselvam win by a margin of 28,387 votes.
- 04The constituency was formed after the 2008 Delimitation process.
- 05This election marks a competitive two-cornered contest.
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The Uthangarai (Reserved) constituency in Tamil Nadu, India, has been a stronghold for the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) party since its formation following the 2008 Delimitation process. The constituency has seen the AIADMK win three consecutive terms, with T.M. Tamilselvam serving as the incumbent Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). In the upcoming election, Tamilselvam will once again represent the AIADMK, having previously defeated the Congress party by a substantial margin of 28,387 votes. This election is particularly noteworthy as it is shaping up to be a two-cornered contest, highlighting the competitive political landscape in the region.
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The outcome of this election could influence local governance and development initiatives in Uthangarai.
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