Trichy: Despite a strong performance across the state, Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) struggled in the Cauvery delta, winning just two of the 18 constituencies across Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts.
The DMK alliance dominated the region with 13 seats, while the AIADMK alliance secured three. TVK finished second in nine constituencies and third in seven.
Performance in Key Districts
Tiruvarur District
In Tiruvarur district, TVK candidates came second in Tiruvarur and Thiruthuraipoondi, and third in Mannargudi and Nannilam, polling between 40,000 and 75,000 votes but losing by margins of 12,000 to 41,000 votes.
Nagapattinam District
In Nagapattinam, the party secured second place in Nagapattinam and Kilvelur, and third in Vedaranyam. In Kilvelur, TVK's P Senthil Pandiyan briefly led in a CPM stronghold before losing to CPM's Latha Thangamani by 2,278 votes.
Mayiladuthurai District
In Mayiladuthurai district, TVK candidates in Sirkazhi, Mayiladuthurai and Poompuhar polled over 50,000 votes each but finished third, trailing candidates from the DMK and AIADMK alliances by margins of 10,000 to 25,000 votes.
Thanjavur District
Thanjavur district offered the only relief for TVK, with victories in two urban constituencies. S Vijay Saravanan won Thanjavur by 16,955 votes, while R Vinoth edged past rivals in Kumbakonam by 679 votes. In the remaining six seats, the party finished second in five and third in one, coming closest in Papanasam where it lost by 1,065 votes.
Party Reactions and Future Outlook
Party functionaries attributed the setbacks to the entrenched influence of Dravidian parties in the delta. Some candidates also alleged distribution of money and gifts by rivals. However, TVK leaders said the party was encouraged by its second-place finishes and aimed to convert these into wins in future elections.
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About the Author: Antony Fernando, a Trichy-based journalist, serves as a Principal Correspondent for The Times of India, covering Trichy and the Cauvery delta districts in Tamil Nadu. Previously an Aero Stress Engineer, he now focuses on agriculture, environment, water resources, crime, wildlife, fisheries, tourism, and human interest stories. Antony holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Aeronautical Engineering from VSB Engineering College and a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Broadcast Journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media.
