National Parties Triumph in Kanniyakumari Amid TVK's Rise
Traditional players hold ground in Kanniyakumari amid TVK challenge
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In the recent elections in Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India, the Congress party won all three contested constituencies, while the Communist Party of India (Marxist) secured one. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won in Nagercoil, and the AIADMK is currently leading in Kanniyakumari, with the Tamilga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging as a notable challenger.
- 01Congress won all three contested constituencies in Kanniyakumari district.
- 02CPI(M) secured one segment in the elections.
- 03DMK achieved victory in the Nagercoil constituency.
- 04AIADMK is leading in the Kanniyakumari constituency.
- 05TVK emerged as a significant challenger, pushing BJP and TMC(M) to third place.
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In the recent elections held in Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, the Congress party reaffirmed its dominance by winning all three of its contested constituencies. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) also made its mark by securing one segment. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) celebrated a victory in Nagercoil constituency, while the AIADMK is currently leading in the Kanniyakumari constituency. Notably, the Tamilga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as a formidable challenger, managing to push both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC(M)) to third place in all five constituencies. This election outcome highlights the continued support for traditional national parties in the region, despite the rising influence of local parties like TVK.
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The election results indicate a strong preference for established national parties among voters in Kanniyakumari, which may influence future political strategies in the region.
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