Tamil Nadu election 2026: TVK out of poll race in Edappadi constituency after rejection of nominations

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which fielded candidates successful each the 234 constituencies of Tamil Nadu, is retired of the contention successful the high-profile Edappadi Assembly constituency as the information of its campaigner M. Arunkumar and the substitute campaigner were rejected during scrutiny on Tuesday (April 7, 2026). Former Chief Minister and AIADMK wide caput Edappadi K Palaniswami has entered the fray from the constituency, which is his location turf.

When scrutiny began astatine the Edappadi Taluk bureau successful the beingness of returning serviceman Natarajan, the AIADMK representatives opposed to Mr. Arunkumar’s nomination, citing discrepancies successful it. They besides pointed retired to discrepancies successful the information papers filed by his woman and dummy campaigner A. Nithya. Following this, Mr. Arunkumar, who was astatine the taluk office, near the bureau saying helium shall nutrient further documents later.