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Tamil Nadu election 2026: A four-cornered battle in Palladam constituency
Palladam in western Tamil Nadu is set for a four-cornered Assembly election contest in 2026. AIADMK has fielded K.P. Paramasivam, a former winner, while DMK, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, and Naam Tamilar Katchi have named their candidates as major contenders.
Why It Matters
The multi-cornered race in Palladam reflects broader dynamics in the western region and could influence seat shares in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Timeline
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AIADMK nominates K.P. Paramasivam for Palladam as four-cornered contest looms with DMK, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and Naam Tamilar Katchi
April 1, 2026
The article reports that AIADMK, retaining Palladam since 2001, has fielded K.P. Paramasivam, who was the constituency winner in 2011. It also identifies DMK’s K. Selvaraj, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s K. Ramkumar, and Naam Tamilar Katchi’s K.V. Thamiliniyan as the major contestants in a four-cornered Assembly election in Palladam for 2026.