Udhayanidhi Stalin wins Chepauk seat, keeps DMK bastion intact

Udhayanidhi Stalin of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni seat by 7,140 votes, overcoming early setbacks and retaining the constituency long associated with M. Karunanidhi

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin secured a victory in the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency on Monday with a margin of 7,140 votes. In the initial few rounds, the DMK leader trailed behind TVK’s Selvam D.

The victory reinforces the DMK’s stronghold in the historic assembly seat, previously represented by his grandfather and former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi. Following the official declaration, supporters gathered to celebrate the win, viewing it as a validation of his extensive grassroots campaigning. The Assembly elections were held on April 23.

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