Left parties will contest both Tamil Nadu by‑polls, reject TVK support
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In Tamil Nadu, the left coalition has announced it will field candidates in the two upcoming assembly by‑polls in Madhuranthagam and Dharapuram, while refusing to back the TVK‑led front. The TVK, DMK and AIADMK have already named their nominees, and the Naam Thamizhar Katchi has also committed to contest. The Congress, MDMK, VCK and IUML have pledged support to the TVK candidates, underscoring a split in the opposition.
Covered by 5 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 40% center, 60% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (2): Deccan Herald, The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (2): Times of India, Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- Cong rejects TMC proposal for bypoll pact — Times of India (right-leaning)
- Left Parties to Announce Candidates for Oct 6 Bypolls in Tamil Nadu — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Tamil Nadu Assembly By-Polls Turn Into 5-Cornered Fight — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Tamil Nadu: How the by-polls reveal deepening friction between Left and TVK — Deccan Herald (center)
- Left parties to contest both TN bypolls, rule out backing TVK front — The New Indian Express (center)