Madurai West assembly polls 2026: TVK’s Thangapandi SR defeats DMK’s Balaji R
Thangapandi SR of TVK has won the Madurai West constituency, defeating DMK's Balaji R. Historically, AIADMK has dominated this seat, winning seven times since 1977 compared to DMK's three. The broader Tamil Nadu election features a contest between the ruling DMK and the AIADMK-led opposition, with key issues including welfare, law and order, and political identity.
