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Madurai East, a key constituency, has seen the DMK emerge as a dominant force, securing significant victories in recent elections. The upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls pit the ruling DMK against the AIADMK and a BJP-backed alliance, with campaigns focusing on welfare, law and order, and identity politics.

Actor Vijay's TVK party is making a strong debut in Madurai's assembly elections. The party is leading in several key constituencies, including Madurai East and Madurai Central. Established parties DMK and AIADMK face unexpected challenges. TVK candidates are ahead of sitting ministers and incumbent MLAs. This election marks a significant shift in Madurai's political landscape.

In a stunning shift, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has transformed Tamil Nadu's political dynamics, relegating the DMK to the opposition role and leaving the AIADMK trailing in third place. This new political force has made substantial strides in regions traditionally dominated by Dravidian parties, especially shaking up DMK's influence in the northern districts and the south's 'thevar belt'.

In a fervent speech, PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss slammed the DMK for exploiting Dalits as mere electoral pawns, lamenting the absence of genuine support and respect for their rights. He voiced concern over the allocation of seats to VCK, suggesting it symbolizes the sidelining of Scheduled Caste representatives.

The anticipated consolidation of Thevar votes in southern districts has fragmented, with key leaders aligning with different parties. This political realignment occurs as AIADMK seeks to regain ground, while DMK strengthens its position by inducting expelled AIADMK leaders. The presence of new political entities and community votes further complicates the electoral landscape.

Three people, including a 12-year-old boy, died after two bikes collided near Mecheri in Salem district on Sunday evening. The boy and his mother fell on the road and were run over by an SUV that was coming behind their vehicle.

Mohanlal partners with Director Tharun Moorthy for his 360th film 'L360', set to start shooting next month. Tharun's past successes include 'Operation Java' and 'Saudi Vellakka'. Mohanlal's upcoming projects include 'Barroz: Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure' and 'L2: Empuraan'.

The trial court discarded reliable evidence wholly on untenable grounds, placing undue emphasis on minor discrepancies and trivial contradictions, which do not go to the root of the prosecution case. Such an approach amounts to a clear misappreciation of evidence and renders the acquittal perverse, the court said.

Commercial taxes minister P Moorthy has urged agriculture minister M R K Panneerselvam to upgrade the Agricultural College and Research Institute in Madurai as a university for the benefit of farmers in the southern districts.