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Madras HC refuses to reject Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi’s election petition

The Hindu Nov 07, 2026 at 11:50 PM IST India

AI summary

The Madras High Court refused to dismiss an election petition challenging TVK MLA Vijayakumar's 2026 victory in Thiruverumbur. The court ruled that allegations of using children in campaigns must be tested during trial, rejecting the MLA's motion to reject the case.

Key takeaways

  • The Madras High Court refused to reject the election petition filed by Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi.
  • The court determined that allegations regarding child labor in campaigns require a full trial.
  • Vijayakumar won the Thiruverumbur seat by a margin of 8,705 votes in the 2026 election.
  • The judge dismissed the MLA's application seeking immediate rejection of the petition.
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