Tamil Nadu election 2026: Amaravathi sugar mill revival, drinking water issues dominate in Madathukulam constituency

The functioning of the Amaravathi Cooperative Sugar Mill has emerged as a key issue in the Madathukulam Assembly constituency, with farmers seeking its revival to support sugarcane cultivation and ensure stable returns, even as concerns over drinking water supply and the lack of tourism development persist.

Located along the southern side of Tiruppur district, the constituency is predominantly rural, with agriculture as the mainstay, and sugarcane, coconut, paddy and vegetables cultivated across the region.