Rampant encroachments on waterbodies, including an underground canal from the Sandaipettai lake to two temple ponds in the town has strained the civic infrastructure. File
| Photo Credit: S.S. Kumar
The largely agrarian Tirukkoyilur Assembly constituency in Villupuram district is witnessing a generational shift in the upcoming Assembly elections on April 23. The sitting MLA and party strongman in north Tamil Nadu K. Ponmudy has been denied seat for the elections.
Mr. Ponmudy has been replaced by his first son and former MP Gowtham Sigamani, as the candidate of the ruling DMK. He is facing a fight from S. Palanisamy of the AIADMK and Hemarajan, an advocate of the Naam Tamilar Katchi. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is also in the fray.
Published – March 31, 2026 08:12 pm IST
