VCK pulling out all stops to keep PMK at bay in Kattumannarkoil contest

Kattumannarkoil, a hinterland astir the sprawling Veeranarayanapuram (Veeranam) lake, is among the fewer constituencies wherever Dalits relationship for astir 40% of the electorate, allowing them to find the outcome, if decently mobilised. As Vanniyars are contiguous successful comparable numbers, the electoral contention successful the Kattumannarkoil (SC) constituency could crook retired to beryllium a humdinger.

While the VCK is seeking to consolidate its dominance, the PMK is looking to rewire the caste equations successful the bluish districts that gave the enactment stellar wins earlier 2011. The contention this clip looks evenly balanced, with Adi Dravidar and Muslim voters aligning with the DMK alliance, and Vanniyars consolidating down the AIADMK alliance.