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Udhayanidhi Stalin Files Nomination from DMK Bastion Chepauk-Triplicane

Udhayanidhi Stalin has filed his nomination as the DMK candidate from the Chepauk-Triplicane constituency for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The constituency is a historically significant DMK stronghold with an electorate of over 1.63 lakh voters. He won this seat decisively in his electoral debut during the 2021 polls. In the upcoming multi-cornered contest, he will face candidates from the AIADMK, Naam Tamilar Katchi, and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.

Key Points: Udhayanidhi Stalin Re-files from Chepauk-Triplicane for TN Polls

  • Udhayanidhi Stalin seeks second term
  • Historic DMK stronghold since 1977
  • Faces multi-cornered contest
  • Constituency has over 1.6 lakh voters
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Udhayanidhi Stalin files nomination from Chepauk-Triplicane as DMK eyes stronghold retention

DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin files nomination from Chepauk-Triplicane, a historic party stronghold, for the 2024 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

"the constituency has been a DMK bastion - historical analysis"

Chennai, April 2

With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for May 23, political activity across the state has intensified, setting the stage for a multi-cornered contest among the DMK-led alliance, AIADMK-led front, TVK, and Naam Tamilar Katchi. As parties accelerate campaign efforts and finalize candidates, key constituencies like Chepauk-Triplicane have come into sharp focus. In a significant development on Thursday, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin became the DMK's nominee from Chepauk-Triplicane.

The DMK, which is contesting 164 seats directly while allocating around 70 seats to its alliance partners, will effectively be present in 175 constituencies under its 'Rising Sun' symbol.

Chief Minister and DMK President, M.K. Stalin, had earlier released the party's candidate list, reaffirming Udhayanidhi Stalin as the party's nominee from Chepauk-Triplicane for a second-consecutive term.

Udhayanidhi Stalin formally filed his nomination on Thursday at his election office in Chepauk. The constituency, listed as the 19th Assembly segment in Tamil Nadu, is one of Chennai's most politically-significant and historically-rooted regions.

Formed during the 2008 delimitation exercise by merging the erstwhile Chepauk and Triplicane constituencies, the seat encompasses several prominent landmarks including the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, the University of Madras, Parthasarathy Temple, major mosques, heritage residences, and bustling commercial hubs like Chintadripet fish market and Pudupet auto spare parts zone.

According to the final electoral rolls published on February 23 this year, Chepauk-Triplicane has a total electorate of 1,63,086 voters, comprising 79,412 men, 84,396 women, and 583 third-gender voters.

Historically, the constituency has been a DMK bastion. Party leader Rahman Khan secured three-consecutive victories in 1977, 1980, and 1984.

Although the Congress briefly captured the seat in 1991 through candidate Zeenath Sheriffuddin, the DMK regained dominance with former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi winning in 1996, 2001, and 2006. Later, J. Anbazhagan retained the seat for the party in 2011 and 2016.

In the 2021 Assembly elections, Udhayanidhi Stalin made his electoral debut from this constituency, securing a decisive victory with 93,285 votes.

In the upcoming contest, he faces competition from AIADMK's Rajaram, Naam Tamilar Katchi's Ayesha Begum, and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's T. Selvam, making Chepauk-Triplicane a closely watched battleground despite its longstanding DMK leanings.

- IANS

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Rajesh Q
DMK stronghold or not, voters should judge on work done. The article mentions his huge victory margin last time. But what about concrete achievements for the constituency's youth and traders? Just winning on a famous surname isn't enough. We need accountability. 🤔
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Ayesha Begum
Interesting to see NTK has fielded a candidate named Ayesha Begum! Good to have more women in the fray. While DMK history is strong here, a multi-cornered fight is healthy for democracy. Voters in Triplicane have diverse needs that all parties must address.
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Vikram M
The constituency's blend of heritage temples, mosques, universities, and markets makes it a microcosm of Chennai. The MLA needs to balance development with preserving that character. Hope the focus is on sustainable urban planning, not just political symbolism.
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Sarah B
Following Tamil Nadu politics from outside India. The dynastic element is fascinating. Karunanidhi, then Stalin, now Udhayanidhi from the same seat. Does this help with long-term vision or stifle new voices? The 2021 mandate was clear, but 2024 will be a test.
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Karthik V
Chepauk-Triplicane has over 1.6 lakh voters and nearly 600 third-gender voters! That's significant. Hope all candidates have inclusive manifestos. The DMK has held this fort for long, but they must deliver for every section, especially students from the university area. 👍

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