CNBC TV18
By Anand Singha
Published April 15, 2024
Chennai comprises 3 constituencies: North Chennai Central Chennai South Chennai
BJP vs DMK: Challengers vs Dynasts
BJP Candidate #1: Tamilisai Soundararajan Constituency: South Chennai Former Telangana Governor back from retirement Active voter from South Chennai
BJP Candidate #2: Vinoj P Selvam Constituency: Central Chennai Young face, lost assembly elections in 2021 Expected to resonate with young, urban voters
DMK fielding its big guns from all 3 constituencies in Chennai All incumbent DMK MPs from Chennai standing for re-election All incumbent DMK MPs from Chennai are dynasts
DMK Candidate #1: Arcot Veeraswamy Constituency: North Chennai S/O Former TN Electricity Minister Arcot Veeraswamy First-time MP in 2019
DMK Candidate #2: Dayanidhi Maran Constituency: Central Chennai S/O Former Union Minister Murasoli Maran Seeking fourth term as MP
DMK Candidate #3: Thamizhachi Thangapandian Constituency: South Chennai Sister of TN FM Thangam Thennarasu First-time MP in 2019
Issues that matter Long list of natural calamities: Allegations of inadequate infrastructure
Fiscal Politics: TN Govt to fully fund Phase-2 of the Chennai Metro Rail Feb 2024: TN Budget allocated Rs 12,000 crore for Metro Earlier, Union Cabinet did not approve Phase-2 of Chennai Metro Rail
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