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PMK Fields Sowmiya Anbumani in Dharmapuri, Completes 18-Seat TN NDA Slate

The Pattali Makkal Katchi has announced its candidates for the remaining 15 of its 18 allotted seats in the AIADMK-led NDA for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Key nominations include Sowmiya Anbumani contesting from Dharmapuri and a high-stakes battle in Perambur where PMK's candidate faces TVK leader Vijay. The party has also strategically shifted sitting MLAs and set up a notable contest against VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan in Kattumannarkoil. With these announcements, the PMK has finalized its candidate list for a competitive electoral battle.

Key Points: PMK Announces Final 15 Candidates for Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls

  • Sowmiya Anbumani to contest from Dharmapuri
  • High-profile Perambur fight with TVK's Vijay
  • Key contest against VCK's Thol. Thirumavalavan
  • Strategic reshuffle of sitting MLAs
  • PMK completes slate for all 18 allotted seats
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PMK announces candidates for remaining 15 seats in AIADMK-led NDA; Sowmiya Anbumani to contest from Dharmapuri

PMK completes candidate list for AIADMK-led NDA, fields Sowmiya Anbumani from Dharmapuri and sets up key contests against Vijay, Thol. Thirumavalavan.

"Sowmiya Anbumani, wife of PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss, will contest from the Dharmapuri constituency - Party Announcement"

Chennai, March 30

The Pattali Makkal Katchi, led by Anbumani Ramadoss, has announced its candidates for the remaining 15 constituencies allotted to it as part of the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

The party had been allotted 18 seats in the alliance, of which candidates for three constituencies had already been declared. Among the announcements, Sowmiya Anbumani, wife of PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss, will contest from the Dharmapuri constituency, underlining the party's focus on key strongholds.

In Chennai's Perambur constituency, PMK treasurer Thilagavathy will be the party's candidate. The constituency is expected to witness a high-profile contest, as Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay is also in the fray from the same seat.

In a notable political development, Anbu Cholan - who had reportedly declined to contest - has been fielded from the Tiruporur constituency. He will face advocate K. Balu.

Meanwhile, in the reserved Kattumannarkoil constituency, PMK has nominated its candidate against VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan, setting the stage for a keenly-watched contest.

The party has also made strategic changes in sitting constituencies. Mailam MLA Sivakumar has been shifted to contest from Vikravandi, while former AIADMK minister and Rajya Sabha MP, C.V. Shanmugam, will contest from Mailam.

Similarly, Mettur MLA, C. Sadasivam, has been fielded from Salem North, indicating a reshuffle aimed at strengthening the party's prospects.

In other key constituencies, Dr. Tamilarasi Adhiyaman, State Secretary of the Pattali Mahila Sangam, will contest from Vridhachalam, while former MLA Karthi has been nominated from Salem West.

Party State Vice-President Padi Selvam will contest from Pennagaram, C.R. Bhaskaran from Polur, and Joint General Secretary Vaithi from Jayankondam.

Additionally, advocate K. Saravanan has been fielded from Sholingur, Siddhamalli Palaniswami from Mayiladuthurai, P. Maheshkumar from Uthiramerur, and A.P. Chezhiyan from Rishivandiyam.

With these announcements, the PMK has completed its candidate list for all 18 constituencies, signalling its readiness for a competitive electoral battle within the NDA alliance in Tamil Nadu.

- IANS

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Shreya B
The Perambur contest with TVK's Vijay will be one to watch! 🍿 It's good to see more women candidates like Thilagavathy getting tickets. Tamil Nadu politics needs that diversity.
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Rahul R
All this seat swapping and shifting of MLAs like Sivakumar and Sadasivam shows PMK is nervous. They're trying to fix weak spots at the last minute. Not a sign of a confident party.
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Priyanka N
As someone from Dharmapuri, I welcome Sowmiya's candidacy. Anbumani Ramadoss did good work for healthcare when he was Union Minister. If his wife has the same vision for development, she has my vote.
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Karthik V
The fight in Kattumannarkoil against VCK's Thol. Thirumavalavan is crucial. It's a direct clash of two strong regional ideologies. PMK will have to work very hard to win that one.
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Aman W
With only 18 seats in the NDA, PMK's influence seems limited. They need to focus on delivering for their core constituencies rather than internal musical chairs. The candidate list looks decent though.

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