AIADMK

Tamil Nadu's main political forces are out on the campaign trail ahead of the Dharapuram by-election. Actor-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay is holding a roadshow in his capacity as a chief ministerial hopeful, while Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's DMK and Edappadi K. Palaniswami's AIADMK are also mobilising support in the constituency. Tamil news outlets are covering the contest live, reflecting growing attention on Vijay's party in the state's electoral landscape.