On April 19, Tamil Nadu is going to vote in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This election is taking place in a single phase and will decide the fate of 39 seats in the state. Tamil Nadu has always played a crucial role in shaping the politics of the country, and this election is no different. In this article, we will discuss the total seats, key candidates, alliances, and the three-way contest in Tamil Nadu.
In the 2019 elections, Tamil Nadu witnessed a voter turnout of 72.44%, which was higher than the national average. This shows the enthusiasm and participation of the people of Tamil Nadu in the democratic process. The voter turnout in this election is expected to be equally high.
Tamil Nadu has 39 Lok Sabha seats, making it one of the states with a significant number of seats. The state ranks fifth in terms of the number of seats after Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Bihar. Some of the key constituencies in Tamil Nadu include Chennai North, Chennai South, Chennai Central, Thiruvallur, Arakkonam, Vellore, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Thiruvannamalai, Arani, Viluppuram, Kallakurichi, Tiruppur, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Pollachi, Dindigul, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Cuddalore, Sriperumbudur, Kanchipuram, Dharmapuri, Thiruvannamalai, Thanjavur, Sivaganga, Madurai, Theni, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, and Kanyakumari.
The key candidates in this election include Kanimozhi from the DMK, who is contesting from Thoothukudi. K Annamalai, the president of the Tamil Nadu BJP, is another important contender, running from Coimbatore. Other key candidates from the AIADMK include J Jayavardhan and R Manohar.
This election in Tamil Nadu also sees the formation of alliances. The DMK is leading an eight-party alliance, which includes the Congress, CPI(M), CPI, Indian Muslim League, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, and Kongunadu Makkal Desia Katchi (KMDK). On the other hand, the AIADMK has formed an alliance with the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam and four other parties. The BJP has teamed up with nine other parties and is contesting 23 seats.
The Tamil Nadu elections of 2024 will witness a three-way contest between the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the AIADMK, and the INDIA bloc, which includes the DMK, Congress, and other parties. This three-way contest adds more excitement and unpredictability to the election.
As Tamil Nadu goes to the polls on April 19, all eyes are on the state. The outcome of this election will not only impact the people of Tamil Nadu but also the future course of Indian politics. Stay tuned for the latest updates and results of the Tamil Nadu 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
