DMK Leads in Erode East Bypoll Surge
In the ongoing Erode East bypoll, DMK candidate V C Chandhirakumar holds a strong lead over the NTK's M K Seethalakshmi. With over 13,000 votes ahead after the second round, Chandhirakumar appears set for victory. The bypoll, triggered by the previous MLA's passing, has been boycotted by opposition parties.
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As the vote counting for the Erode East Assembly bypolls advances, the ruling DMK has established a substantial lead over rival NTK. DMK's V C Chandhirakumar has garnered 15,949 votes by the end of round two, while NTK's M K Seethalakshmi has secured only 2,328 votes.
The counting process for the bypoll started early Saturday at a government college in Chithode, with postal ballots counted first. This by-election was called following the death of the previous Congress MLA, EVKS Elangovan.
The main opposition AIADMK and other parties boycotted the polls, leading to a straightforward contest between DMK and NTK candidates. With 17 rounds of counting, Chandhirakumar's current lead showcases DMK's political strength in the region.
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