regardless of AIADMK’s arguments for the boycott.

Surprises from assembly by-elections are rare. In Tamil Nadu, the ruling party (or its allies) have won nearly three of the four by-elections held since the AIADMK first stormed to power in 1977. This pattern may not be broken by the July 10 by-election to the Vikravandi constituency, which is situated in the comparatively underdeveloped … Read more