After losing to DMK’s Parthi Ilamavazuthi in the 2001 assembly election, influential Devendrakula Vellar leader John Pandian will contest again in Egmore as AIADMK’s ally. Originally encountered by Mr. Pandian of Tirunelveli district. Parantham (DMK) and young lawyer Priyadarshini Udhyabanu will be from Makkal Nidi Maim.
Issues faced by people in the constituency are commonly experienced in large Indian cities: traffic snarls, road accidents, and haphazard parking on the streets. Furthermore, there is extreme inequality in this constituency, as it is home to the super rich and also those who overcome poverty.
Mr. Paranthamen, who contested from Poonamallee in 2016, said that people in Egmore constituency lack basic amenities and have living space under roofs on the road.
Poor living conditions
“I was born in Pulianthope, which falls under the Egmore constituency, and I know there are people living in abusive positions near the Housing Board area. There is a lot of disparity in the area and I hope to change my living conditions through the Slum Clearance Board. There is also a need to improve safety for women and children.
Asked about his rival John Pandian, Mr. Parantham said, “I don’t want to comment on that.” They know who he is. It is up to the people to decide. ”
An official of the DMK’s coalition partner said that Pulianthope suffered a dump of garbage, resulting in communicable diseases, and cemeteries that are not modern.
MNM candidate Priyadarshini said, “The sewage issue is found in the neighborhood – rich or poor. The pipes are very old and need to be replaced. Egmore’s infrastructure needs to be improved. The museum should be promoted better. There is also a need to ensure minibuses inside residential areas. “
Talking about densely populated areas, he said, “There are roads in which there are small farms.” It becomes difficult to stay in them when it rains and traffic blinks. Water and drainage often mix and the issue needs to be fixed first. “
Former DMK minister and six-time MLA Paritali Ilamvazuthy will no longer be seen in the constituency. Although he lost as a DMK candidate in 2011 and as an AIADMK candidate in 2016, he remained a favorite until his death in 2018.
Voting practice
While the DMK polled 68,481 votes in the Egmore segment during the last Lok Sabha election in the Chennai Central Parliamentary constituency, the PMK (in AIADMK alliance) and MNM candidates polled over 20,000 and 11,000 votes respectively.
The name Tamilar Katchi garnered just 3,749 votes.
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