RK Nagar bypoll: TTV Dhinakaran emerges victorious as Independent candidate in J Jayalalitha's constituency

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Sidelined AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran on Sunday created history by winning the by-election for RK Nagar constituency (held by former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayayalalithaa before her death) in Chennai. PTI

Sidelined AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran on Sunday created history by winning the by-election for...

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The ruling AIADMK on Sunday alleged there was a 'tacit understanding' between TTV Dhinakaran and the Opposition DMK to defeat it in the RK Nagar bypoll. Dhinkaran secured over 50% votes. PTI

The ruling AIADMK on Sunday alleged there was a 'tacit understanding' between TTV Dhinakaran and...

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Dhinakaran offered floral tributes at the memorial of MG Ramachandran at Marina beach in Chennai on Sunday after winning the RK Nagar constituency bypoll. PTI

Dhinakaran offered floral tributes at the memorial of MG Ramachandran at Marina beach in Chennai...

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Supporters of Dhinakaran celebrate after he established a decisive lead during the counting of votes for RK Nagar bypoll, outside the counting centre in Chennai on Sunday. PTI

Supporters of Dhinakaran celebrate after he established a decisive lead during the counting of...

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Nearly 2,500 state police personnel, 15 companies of Central Armed Police Forces and 1,638 election officers were deployed on the day of the counting of votes. Image courtesy: Ayswarya Murthy

Nearly 2,500 state police personnel, 15 companies of Central Armed Police Forces and 1,638...

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Dhinakaran, who fell out of favour with CM Palaniswami and lost the battle for the party’s ‘two leaves’ symbol, fought as Independent candidate under a “pressure cooker” symbol. Image courtesy: Ayswarya Murthy

Dhinakaran, who fell out of favour with CM Palaniswami and lost the battle for the party’s ‘two...

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As his lead grew through the day, followers of Dhinakaran celebrated while the AIADMK's headquarters wore a deserted look. Image courtesy: Ayswarya Murthy

As his lead grew through the day, followers of Dhinakaran celebrated while the AIADMK's...

RK Nagar bypoll: TTV Dhinakaran emerges victorious as Independent candidate in J Jayalalitha's constituency [Photos]

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