T.N. Assembly election: Residents weigh infrastructure upgrades against many long-standing civic problems
The Hindu
Residents of Egmore weigh infrastructure improvements against longstanding civic issues as they prepare for the upcoming T.N. Assembly elections.
From heritage precincts to bustling residential pockets and commercial activity, Egmore, located in the heart of Chennai is one of the city’s oldest and politically watched constituencies.
Comprising neighbourhoods such as Purasawalkam, Choolai, Egmore, Vepery, Periamet and parts of Chetpet, the constituency has a diverse electorate, including affluent pockets, middle-class families, traders and daily wage workers.
It is home to key landmarks and heritage structures - Government Museum, Egmore Railway Station, and Ripon Buildings.
At the crossroads of historic identity and modern urban pressures, Egmore mirrors the evolving urban character of Chennai. A reserved constituency considered an important urban seat; it has a strong working class and minority base.
It has historically leaned towards the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) with the party winning the seat multiple times since 1957. Voters elected DMK’s Parithi Ilamvazhuthi for five consecutive terms from 1989. Sitting MLA I. Paranthamen polled nearly 58% of the votes during previous Assembly election but has not been given a seat this time.
The contest this election is between first-time contenders - Tamilan Prasanna (DMK), Abhishek Rangasamy (AIADMK), A.Rajmohan (TVK) and Saranya (NTK).
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Residents of Egmore weigh infrastructure improvements against longstanding civic issues as they prepare for the upcoming T.N. Assembly elections.