Tamil Nadu election 2026: In Madurai South constituency, it is Vaiko loyalist vs. BJP karyakarta

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While Sumathi of the NTK and J.Jo Peter of the TVK are also in the fray, working hard to make a mark, the real fight appears to be between Pudur M. Boominathan and ‘Professor’ Sreenivasan, who is supported by the AIADMK, AMMK, the PMK, John Pandian’s outfit and other parties

Updated - April 22, 2026 09:40 pm IST - MADURAI

Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam in Madurai.

Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam in Madurai. | Photo Credit: G. Moorthy

From the day the MDMK was launched by Vaiko, Pudur M. Boominathan, the sitting MLA from Madurai South Assembly constituency, has been with the party and is known as a trusted worker of his leader.

To justify this, when Mr. Vaiko was detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002, for his pro-LTTE speeches, Mr. Boominathan was also arrested due to a faux pas by authorities. Despite knowing that, he agreed to go with his leader and remained in the prison.

Published - April 18, 2026 09:25 pm IST

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