Rampant encroachment on water bodies, including an underground canal from the Sandaipettai lake to two temple ponds in the city, has put a strain on civic infrastructure. File | Photo credit: SS Kumar
The predominantly agrarian Tirukkoyilur constituency in Villupuram district is witnessing a generational shift in the upcoming assembly elections to be held on April 23. Sitting MLA and party representative in North Tamil Nadu K. Ponmudy was denied the seat for the election.
Mr. Ponmudy was replaced by his first son and former MP Gowtham Sigamani as the ruling DMK candidate. He faces a fight from S. Palanisamy of the AIADMK and Hemarajan, an advocate of the Naam Tamilar Katchi. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is also in the fray.
Published – 31 March 2026 20:12 IST
