South Tamil Nadu Poll Battle: Faith, Caste and Power Politics
As polling heats up in South Tamil Nadu, multiple fault lines are shaping the electoral contest - from the Deepam controversy and religious messaging to caste dynamics and questions of political consolidation. With key battlegrounds like Tirupankundram and Madurai in focus, the big questions remain: can the AIADMK hold on to its traditional bastions, has the DMK made inroads into rival strongholds, and is the BJP gaining traction on the ground? With TVK seeking relevance and concerns over caste violence and social justice resurfacing. Whether identity politics is reshaping Tamil Nadu's electoral landscape - and what it means for the Dravidian model.
