2019 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-elections

By-elections to eighteen state assembly constituencies were held in Tamil Nadu on 18 April 2019 together with 2019 Indian general election. It was considered to be mini-assembly election battle for the power in Tamil Nadu. The ruling government had to prove its majority while the opposition was trying hard to get maximum seats. There were 22 seats vacant in the Tamil Nadu assembly, By-election took place in two phases and in the first phase for 18 assembly constituencies together with Lok Sabha general election on 18 April 2019 in the state. Remaining 4 assembly constituencies (Ottapidaram, Aravakurichi, Tiruparankundram and Sulur) election was held on 19 May.[1] The counting of votes was conducted on 23 May, and on the same day the results were announced. Then the by-elections for 2 seats Vikravandi and Nanguneri were conducted on 21 October 2019

2019 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-elections

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24 vacant seats out of 234 seats in the Legislature of Tamil Nadu
118 seats needed for a majority
Turnout75%
  First party Second party
 
Leader M. K. Stalin Edappadi K. Palaniswami
Party DMK AIADMK
Alliance UPA NDA
Leader's seat Kolathur Edappadi
Last election 3 21
Seats won 13 11
Seat change Increase10 Decrease10
Percentage 42.85 39.86

Chief Minister before election

Edappadi K. Palaniswami
AIADMK

Chief Minister

Edappadi K. Palaniswami
AIADMK

Political Turmoil and Leadership Changes (2016–2017)

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2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Election

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The backdrop for the political upheaval in Tamil Nadu unfolded with the 2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election held on 16 May 2016. In a surprising turn of events, the AIADMK, led by the charismatic Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, defied the odds presented by opinion polls and secured a victory by winning 134 seats out of 234. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), led by M K Stalin, emerged as the principal opposition party. Tragically, J Jayalalithaa passed away in December, leading to a series of consequential events.

Transition of Power and Leadership Struggles

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Following J Jayalalithaa's demise, O Paneerselvam, the former two time Chief Minister and then Finance Minister in her cabinet, assumed the role of Chief Minister on behalf of the AIADMK. However, in January 2017, Paneerselvam resigned, paving the way for the controversial election of V K Sasikala as the next Chief Minister. The pending verdict on Sasikala's misappropriation case in the Supreme Court prompted a delay in her appointment by the Governor of Tamil Nadu.

Within days of her election, Sasikala faced a legal setback, as she was convicted and sentenced to four years in prison, rendering her ineligible for the Chief Minister's position. Simultaneously, Paneerselvam refused to comply with Sasikala's directives, leading to the formation of a rebel faction comprising 11 MLAs. Paneerselvam sought an opportunity to prove his majority in the assembly and retain the office of Chief Minister.

Resort Confinement and Appointment of Edappadi K Palanisami

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In an effort to prevent horse-trading, the remaining AIADMK MLAs were sequestered in a resort in Kuvathoor near Chennai for a week. During this time, Sasikala handpicked Minister Edappadi K Palanisami as her choice for Chief Minister. Palanisami was subsequently elected by the MLAs in the resort. To avert a constitutional crisis, the Governor swore in Palanisami as the Chief Minister, despite opposition from the OPS faction.

The subsequent motion of confidence in the Legislature witnessed turmoil and physical tuggle, with 11 MLAs from the OPS faction voting against Palanisami and all opposition MLAs walking out. Nevertheless, he managed to secure majority support, solidifying his position as the Chief Minister.

Reconciliation and Fallout

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O Paneerselvam later rejoined the AIADMK, assuming the role of Deputy Chief Minister in the latter half of 2017. Subsequently, VK Sasikala and her supporters were expelled from the AIADMK. In a dramatic turn of events, 19 MLAs from the Sasikala faction submitted a letter of no confidence against the Chief Minister to the Governor. The Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, responding to a complaint from the Government Whip, disqualified all of them, with the exception of MLA Jakkaiyan, who was acquitted after submitting a letter of apology.

The 18 disqualified MLAs appealed to the Judiciary to nullify the Speaker's decision, with the last verdict from the division bench of Madras High Court coming against them in January 2019. They then decided to fight the by-elections as candidates of the newly formed Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam alongside the Lok Sabha elections, rather let it sit at the Supreme Court of India.

Further Disqualification and Ministerial Loss

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In addition to the political turbulence, the AIADMK faced another setback when ADMK minister P. Balakrishna Reddy was convicted in an old arson case. Consequently, he not only lost his ministerial position but also faced disqualification as the MLA from the Hosur Assembly constituency.

Tragic Loss of Political Veterans

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The political landscape of Tamil Nadu experienced a profound shift with the unfortunate demise of key political figures.

In August 2018, the revered 5-time former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and President of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), M Karunanidhi, breathed his last, marking the end of an era in Tamil Nadu politics. Karunanidhi's significant contributions to the state's governance and his longstanding influence on the DMK left an indelible mark on Tamil Nadu's political history.

Adding to the somber note, the DMK suffered another loss in September 2018 with the passing of MLA Mr Ramani in a Road accident. His dedication and service to the party were acknowledged as the political landscape mourned the loss of a committed representative.

Continuing the sequence of unfortunate events, in 2019, the AIADMK mourned the demise of MLA Kanagaraj in Sulur due to a heart attack. His contributions to the party and the Hosur constituency left a void, marking yet another chapter in the evolving political narrative of Tamil Nadu.

Potential Shift in Political Landscape

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Historically, Tamil Nadu had witnessed a stable political scenario with no midterm switch of power from the ruling party to opposition. As the 2016 elections approached, the incumbent AIADMK government, armed with 112 MLAs, found itself six seats short of a majority to sustain its administration for the remaining two years.

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), having been relegated to the third position in the 2011 Tamil Nadu Elections, was unable to reclaim power in the subsequent 2016 Tamil Nadu Elections. The DMK led Secular Progressive Alliance, entered the by-elections with 98 MLAs. Their strategic goal was to secure victory in 20 out of the 24 contested seats, thereby guaranteeing a historic change in government. The stakes were high as both parties vied for a significant political shift in the state.

By-Election Event

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Phase 1

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Phase 1 By-Elections will be held for 18 vacant assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu.

By-Election Event Date
Election Date Announcement 10.03.2019
Last Date for Filling Nominations 26.03.2019
Scrutiny 27.03.2019
Withdrawal Last Date 29.03.2019
Voting 18.04.2019
Results 23.05.2019

Phase 2

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Phase 2 By-Elections will be held for the remaining 4 vacant assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu.[2]

By-Election Event Date
Election Date Announcement 09.04.2019
Last Date for Filling Nominations 29.04.2019
Scrutiny 30.04.2019
Withdrawal Last Date 02.05.2019
Voting 19.05.2019
Results 23.05.2019

Notable Party-wise contesting candidates list

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There are 36 candidates from the Recognized State political party, 46 candidates from the other registered regional parties and 187 Independent politicians for of total 269 candidates for the 18 seats by-election officially announced by Tamil Nadu election commission .

Party Seats contested Seats won Change
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 22 9 12 
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 22 13 12 
Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam 22 00 00
Makkal Needhi Maiam 20 00 00
Naam Tamilar Katchi 22 00 00
Independent politician 22 00 00

Opinion Polls

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Pre-Poll

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Date published Polling agency Others Leadα
NDA-AIADMK UPA-DMK AMMK
8 April 2019 Thanthi TV 8-9 8-9 0 0 1
8 April 2019 Junior Vikatan 1 17 0 0 16

Exit Polls

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Date published Polling agency Others Leadα
NDA-AIADMK UPA-DMK AMMK
21 May 2019 India Today 3 14 0 0 11

Election Results

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Constituency DMK AIADMK AMMK MNM NTK Winning candidate Winning party Margin
Phase 1 - 18.04.2019
Poonamallee A. Krishnaswamy G.Vaidyanathan T. A. Elumalai A. Jagadish Kumar P.Bharathi Priya A. Krishnaswamy DMK 60,096
Perambur RD Sekar R S Raajesh P. Vetrivel U. Priyadarshini S.Merlin Sugandhi RD Sekar DMK 68,023
Thiruporur SR Idhayavarman Tirukazhukundram S Arumugam M.Kothandapani K.U. Karunakaran (I.K.K) Mohana Sundhari SR Idhayavarman DMK 21,013
Sholingur A Ashokan G Sampathu T.G.Mani K.S. Malairajan Gokula Krishnan G Sampathu AIADMK 16,056
Gudiyatham (SC) S Kathavarayan Kaspa R Moorthy Jeyanthi Pathmanaban S.Venkatesan (I.K.K) K.Kalayenthiri S Kathavarayan DMK 27,841
Ambur A.C.Vilwanathan R Jothiramalingaraja R.Balasubramani A.Kareem Bahsa N.Selvamani A.C.Vilwanathan DMK 37,767
Hosur S.A.Sathya S.Jyothi Balakrishna Reddy V.Pugazhendi Jeyapal M.Rajashekar S.A.Sathya DMK 23,213
Pappireddipatti A Mani A Govindasamy D.K.Rajendran M. Nallathambi S.Sathish A Govindasamy AIADMK 18,493
Harur (SC) A Krishnakumar V Sampathkumar R.Murugan --- P.Thileep V Sampathkumar AIADMK 9,394
Nilakottai (SC) C.Soundara Pandiyan S Thenmozhi R.Thangathurai R. Chinnadurai A.Sangili Pandiayan S Thenmozhi AIADMK 20,675
Tiruvarur Poondi Kalaivanan R.Jeevanatham S.Kamaraj K. Arun Chidambaram R.Vinothini Poondi Kalaivanan DMK 64,571
Thanjavur TKG Neelamegam R Gandhi M. Rangaswamy P.Duraisamy M.Karthick TKG Neelamegam DMK 33,980
Manamadurai (SC) Ilakiyadasan S Nagarajan Mariyappan Kennady --- Shanmuga Priya S Nagarajan AIADMK 8,194
Andipatti A Maharajan A Logirajan R.Jayakuamr G.Azharsamy R.Aruna Devi A Maharajan DMK 12,323
Periyakulam (SC) KS Saravana Kumar M Mayilvel Kadhirkamu K. Prabhu Shobana KS Saravana Kumar DMK 20,320
Sattur SV Srinivasan M S R Rajavarman S.G Subramanian N. Sundararaj P.Sureshkumar M S R Rajavarman AIADMK 1,101
Paramakudi (SC) S Sampath Kumar N Sadanparabhakar Dr. S. Muthiah A.Shankar Hemalatha N Sadanparabhakar AIADMK 14,032
Vilathikulam A.C.Jayakumar P Chinnappan K.Jothimany T. Natarajan M.Kalidoss P Chinnappan AIADMK 28,554
Phase 2 - 19.05.2019
Aravakurichi V. Senthil Balaji VV Senthil Nathan Shahul Hameed S. Mohanraj P.K.Selvam V.Senthil Balaji DMK 37,957
Sulur Pongalur N. Palanisamy V.P.Kandhasamy K.Sukumar G. Mayilsamy V.Vijaya Ragavan V.P.Kandhasamy AIADMK 10,113
Thiruparankundram P.Saravanan S.Muniyandi I.Mahendran P. Shaktivel R.Revathi P.Saravanan DMK 2,396
Ottapidaram M.C.Shanmugaiya P.Mohan R.Sundararaj M.Gandhi M.Agalya M.C.Shanmugaiya DMK 19,657

Source - Election Commission of India[3]

Constituencywise candidate results

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2019 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-elections: Poonamallee
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
DMK A. Krishnaswamy 1,36,905 53.46 15.01 
AIADMK G. Vaithiyanathan 76,809 29.99 13.33 
MNM A. Jagadish Kumar 11,772 4.60 4.60 
AMMK T. A. Elumalai[4] 14,804 5.78 5.78 
NTK P. Bharathi Priya 10,871 4.24 3.17 
NOTA None of the Above 3,168 1.24 0.12 
Majority 60,096
Turnout 2,56,108 77.06
DMK gain from AIADMK Swing
Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-election, 2019-2020: Perambur
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
DMK R. D. Sekar 106394 56.32 14.21 
AIADMK R. S. Raajesh 38371 20.31 22.09 
MNM U. Priyadarshini 20508 10.86 10.86 
NTK S. Merlin Suganthi 8611 4.56 2.84 
AMMK P. Vetrivel 6281 3.32 3.32 
Pyramid Party of India S.Devi Dasan (Velu) 122 0.06 0.06 
Jebamani Janata J. Mohanraj 106 0.06 0.06 
NOTA None of the Above 2511 1.33 NA
Turnout
DMK gain from AIADMK Swing
Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-election, 2019-2020: Thiruporur
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
DMK L. Idhayavarman 1,03,248 47.53 13.09 
AIADMK S. Arumugam 82,235 37.86 2.77 
AMMK M. Kothandapani 11,936 5.49 5.49 
NTK S. Mohanasundari 9,910 4.56 3.65 
MNM U. Karunakaran 6,039 2.78 2.78 
NOTA None of the Above 2,243 1.03 0.02 
Majority 21,013 9.67
Turnout 2,17,230 80.23
DMK gain from AIADMK Swing
2019 By-election : Sholingur[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
AIADMK G. Sampathu 1,03,545 48.00
DMK A. Asokan 87,489 40.56
AMMK T. G. Mani 12,868 5.97 +5.97
NTK P. Gokulakrishnan 5,188 2.40 +2.40
MNM A. Malayarajan 2,466 1.14 +1.14
NOTA None of the Above 2,112 0.98
Majority 16,056 7.44
Turnout 2,15,795 82.34
AIADMK hold Swing
Bye-election, 2019: Gudiyattam[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
DMK S. Kathavarayan 1,06,137 52.05
AIADMK R. Moorthy 78,296 38.40
AMMK C. Jayanthi Padmanabhan 8,186 4.01 +4.01
NTK R. Kalaiyenthiri 4,670 2.29 +2.29
MNM S. Venkatesan 3,287 1.69 +1.69
NOTA None of the Above 2,838 1.39 +1.39
Majority 27,841 13.65
Turnout 2,03,959 75.23
DMK gain from AIADMK Swing
Bye-election, 2019: Ambur [7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
DMK A. C. Vilwanathan 96,455 55.93 +55.93
AIADMK J. Jothi Ramalinga Raja 58,688 34.03
AMMK R. Balasubramani 8,856 5.14 +5.14
NTK N. Selvamani 3,127 1.81 +1.45
MNM A. Kareem Basha 1,853 1.07 +1.07
NOTA None of the Above 1,852 1.07 +0.06
Majority 37,767 21.90
Turnout 1,72,457 76.85
DMK gain from AIADMK Swing
Bye-election, 2019: Hosur[8]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
DMK S. A. Sathya 1,15,027 50.30 +50.30
AIADMK S. Jyothi Reddy 91,814 40.15 −1.44
MNM P. Jeyapal 8,032 3.51 +3.51
NTK M. Rajasekar 6,740 2.95 +2.95
NOTA None of the Above 4,262 1.86 +0.26
Majority 23,213 10.15 −0.52
Turnout 2,28,709 69.87 −1.34
DMK gain from AIADMK Swing +8.71
2019 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-elections: Pappireddipatti[9]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
AIADMK A. Govindasamy 1,03,981 48.25
DMK A. Mani 85,488 39.67
AMMK D. K. Rajendran 15,283 7.09
NTK S. Sathish 3,783 1.76
MNM M. Nallathambi 2,374 1.10
Majority 18,493 8.58
Turnout 2,15,406 84.84
AIADMK hold Swing
2019 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-elections : Harur (SC)[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
AIADMK V. Sampathkumar 88,632 45.10
DMK C. Krishnakumar 79,238
Independent R. Murugan 20,282
NTK P. Thileep 3,902
NOTA None of the Above 2,157
Majority 9,394
Turnout 1,96,524 83.67
Registered electors 2,35,857
AIADMK hold Swing
2019 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-elections : Nilakottai (SC)[11]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
AIADMK S. Thenmozhi 90,982 49.78
DMK C. Soundarapandian 70,307
AMMK R. Thangathurai 9,401 New
NTK A. Sanigilipandian 4,934 New
MNM C. Chinnadurai 3,139 New
NOTA None of the Above 1,339 New
Majority 20,675
Turnout 1,82,750 80.29
Registered electors 2,29,209
AIADMK hold Swing
2019 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-elections: Thiruvarur
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
DMK K. Poondi Kalaivanan 1,17,616 57.00
AIADMK R. Jeevanantham 53,045 25.71
AMMK S. Kamaraj 19,133 9.27
NTK R. Vinothini 8,144 3.95
MNM K. Arun Chidambaram 4,251 2.06
NOTA None of the Above 1,413 0.68
Majority 64,571 31.29
Turnout 2,04,935
Registered electors 2,96,159
DMK hold Swing
2019 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-elections : Thanjavur[12]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
DMK T. K. G. Neelamegam 88,972 46.37
AIADMK R. Gandhi 54,992 28.66
AMMK M. Rangaswamy 20,006 10.43
NTK M. Karthi 11,182 5.83
MNM P. Duraisamy 9,345 4.87
NOTA None of the Above 2,797 1.54
Majority 33,980 17.71
Turnout 1,91,871 69.16
DMK gain from AIADMK Swing
2019 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-elections : Manamadurai (SC)[13]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
AIADMK S. Nagarajan 85,228 43.32
DMK K. Kasilingam 77,034 39.15
AMMK S. Mariappan Kennady 20,395 10.37
NTK M. Shanmugapriya 9,315 4.73
NOTA None of the Above 1618 0.82
Majority 8,184
Turnout 1,95,145 74.54
Registered electors 2,63,454
AIADMK hold Swing
2019 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-elections : Andipatti[14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
DMK A. Maharajan 87,079 42.71
AIADMK A. Logirajan 74,756 36.66
AMMK R. Jeyakumar 28,313 13.89
NTK Aruna Devi 5,180 2.54
MNM G. Alagarsamy 2,408 1.18
NOTA None of the Above 2,246 1.10
Majority 12,323 6.04
Turnout 2,00,837 77.08
Registered electors 2,63,100
DMK gain from AIADMK Swing
2019 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-elections : Periyakulam[15]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
DMK K. S. Saravana Kumar 88,393
AIADMK M. Mayilvel 68,073
AMMK Dr. K. Kathirkamu 26,338
NTK Shobana 5,825
MNM Prabhu 5,727
Majority 20,320
Turnout 1,96,622 73.98
Registered electors 2,68,739
DMK gain from AIADMK Swing
2019 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-elections: Paramakudi (SC)[16]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
AIADMK N. Sadhan Prabhakar 82,438 46.86
DMK S. Sambathkumar 68,406
Independent Dr. S. Muthiah 9,672
NTK Hemalatha 6,710
MNM A. Shankar 5,421
NOTA None of the Above 1,616
Majority 14,032
Turnout 1,75,916
Registered electors 2,46,727
AIADMK hold Swing
2019 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly bye-election: Vilathikulam[17]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
AIADMK P. Chinnappan 70,139 44.32  2.47
DMK A. C. Jayakumar 41,585 26.28  8.26
Independent V. Markandayan 27,456 17.35 New
AMMK K. Jothimony 9,695 6.13 New
NTK M. Kalidoss 4,628 2.93  1.77
MNM T. Natarajan 1,399 0.88 New
None of the Above None of the Above 1,386 0.88  0.15
Majority 28,554 18.04  5.79
Turnout 158,289 75.65  1.37
AIADMK hold Swing  2.47
Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-election, 2019-2020: Aravakurichi
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
DMK V. Senthil Balaji 97,800 56.45
AIADMK V.V Senthil Nathan 59,843 34.54
AMMK Shahul Hameed 7,195 4.15
NTK P.K.Selvam 2,227 1.29
MNM S. Mohanraj 1,361 0.79
Tamilnadu Ilangyar Katchi R Rajkumar 138 0.08
NOTA None of the Above 904 0.52
Majority 35,693 21.85
Turnout
DMK gain from AIADMK Swing
Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-election, 2019-2020: Thirupparankundram
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
DMK P.Saravanan 85,434 37.79
AIADMK S.Muniyandi 83,038 36.73
AMMK I.Mahendran 31,199 13.80
MNM P.Sakthivel 12,610 5.58
NTK R.Revathi 5,467 2.42
NOTA None of the Above 2,184 0.97
Majority 2,396 1.06
Turnout
DMK gain from AIADMK Swing
2019 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly bye-election: Ottapidaram[18]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
DMK M. C. Shunmugaiah 73,241 42.97 New
AIADMK P. Mohan 53,584 31.44  9.13
AMMK R. Sundararaj 29,228 17.15 New
NTK M. Akalya 8,666 5.09  2.73
None of the Above None of the Above 1,783 1.05  0.58
Majority 19,657 11.53  11.22
Turnout 170,519 72.67  0.01
DMK gain from AIADMK Swing New
2019 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-elections: Sulur[19]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
AIADMK V. P. Kandasamy 1,00,782 44.78
DMK Pongalur N. Palanisamy 90,669 40.29
AMMK K. Sugumar 16,530 7.35
MNM S. Mohanraj 6,644 2.95
NTK V. Vijaya Ragavan 4,335 1.93
NOTA None of the Above 1,938 0.86
Majority 10,113 4.49
Turnout 2,26,998 76.89
AIADMK hold Swing

Electoral Outcomes and Subsequent Developments

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Following the by-elections, the AIADMK successfully secured 11 seats, bringing their single strength to 123 and thus reaffirming its position as the ruling party. This sordid victory not only solidified their grip on power but also strengthened hand of Edappadi K Palanisami within the party. Despite DMK winning 11 seats, the DMK alliance could not reach the magic total of 118 and DMK stayed as the opposition party, albeit as the party with the most MLAs in the history of the opposition parties in the state's legislature.

Out of the 18 disqualified MLAs, only former ADMK minister V. Senthil Balaji managed to reclaim his seat. However, noteworthy is his prior publicized transition to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in February 2019, and winning as Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate.

Despite the DMK's significant success in the Lok Sabha elections and the by-elections, winning 39 out of 40 seats (39 in Tamil Nadu and one in Pondicherry), their state-level influence did not experience a substantial shift. However, these events set the stage for the political landscape leading up to the anticipated 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, when the electoral tides turned in favor of the DMK alliance, ultimately leading to DMK's return as the ruling party with a single majority.

See also

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