DMK names candidates for Madurantakam, Dharapuram bypolls in Tamil Nadu

I. Paranthamen. File | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The DMK on Wednesday (September 9, 2026) announced its candidates for the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu.Party legal wing deputy secretary I. Paranthamen has been fielded in Madurantakam, while S. Suganya is the candidate for Dharapuram. Both reserved constituencies fell vacant following the resignation of AIADMK legislators Maragatham Kumaravel (Madurantakam) and P. Sathyabama (Dharapuram) who later joined the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). S. Suganya | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “Our leader has faith in me and has fielded me in the election. It is a great recognition. I will win the election and submit the victory to our leader,” Mr. Paranthamen told The Hindu.He said the government’s failure on various fronts, its inability to fulfil its promises, and the portrayal of the administration through “cinema scenes” would work in favour of the DMK. Published - September 09, 2026 01:15 pm IST