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CM resigns Tiruchi East seat; by-election looms as first test for TVK government
CM Vijay formally vacates Tiruchi East by submitting his resignation to the Assembly Secretary. The impending by-election sparks speculation over a high-profile woman or youth leader candidacy.
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Chief Minister Vijay has formally submitted his resignation for the Tiruchi East Assembly seat to the Legislative Assembly Secretary, opting to retain his other winning constituency.
This move has immediately sparked political speculation regarding the upcoming by-election, which will be the first major electoral test for the TVK government after assuming power.
While the TVK has not yet named a candidate, party sources indicate that a high-profile woman leader or a youth icon from the party's core committee may be fielded, reinforcing the government's "Youth & Women First" policy commitment.
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