AIADMK looks to defend Melur and Usilampatti, its southern strongholds
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Summary
Intra-party conflicts, which eroded the party’s core base in the southern districts, do not have much impact on these two constituencies in Madurai; while the AIADMK has won from the Melur Assembly segment five times consecutively since 2001, Usilampatti has rarely elected a DMK candidate
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source The Hindu - National
Published Monday, 20 April 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right