Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and DMK Youth Wing Secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin held a roadshow in Theni district on Thursday, campaigning in support of former chief minister and party candidate O Panneerselvam from the Bodinayakkanur constituency ahead of the state Assembly elections. (Pics/PTI)
Updated On: 2026-04-16 10:42 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
Udhayanidhi Stalin is seeking re-election for a second term from Chennai’s Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Assembly constituency
The Chepauk–Thiruvallikeni constituency holds strong political significance for the DMK, as it was previously represented by former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, who won from the seat in three consecutive elections in 1996, 2001 and 2006
Ahead of Udhayanidhi’s victory in 2021, the constituency was represented by DMK leader J Anbalagan, who won in 2011 and 2016
Meanwhile, Clad in a black shirt to convey the party's opposition to the delimitation exercise, DMK youth wing secretary on Thursday also campaigned for the party candidate in Tamil Nadu's Madurai
The Tamil Nadu Assembly Election will be held on April 23, 2026
