Tamil NaduMonday, 7 September 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
TN bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram after EC notification; 2 of 7 vacant seats to vote on October 6
The Election Commission of India has notified bypolls for Madurantakam and Dharapuram in Tamil Nadu, while five other vacant seats remain under election petitions.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In September 2026, the Election Commission of India notified bypolls for 2 of the 7 vacant Tamil Nadu Assembly constituencies, fixing polling for Madurantakam and Dharapuram on October 6, after election petitions blocked notification in 5 other seats.
Key specifics
- 2 constituencies — Madurantakam and Dharapuram — were notified for bypolls on October 6, 2026.
- 7 Assembly constituencies were vacant in Tamil Nadu, but 5 seats could not be notified because election petitions were filed.
- Maragatham Kumaravel resigned from Madurantakam and P. Sathyabama resigned from Dharapuram before joining TVK.
- Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay moved a Motion of Confidence after the formation of the TVK-led coalition government.
- Former minister R.B. Udhayakumar said AIADMK would contest the bypolls, with the final announcement to be made by the party general secretary.
Exam lens
TNPSC polity and election question: Which body notifies bypolls, why only 2 seats were notified, and which constituencies are reserved seats? Remember Election Commission of India, October 6, 2026, Madurantakam, Dharapuram, and the role of election petitions.