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Story summary
- Election Commission conducted by-elections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram on Oct 6, 2026 after Maragatham Kumaravel resigned.
- Turnout fell to 86.26% in Madurantakam and 80.3% in Dharapuram, below April-May levels.
- EVM glitches forced unit replacements at Madurantakam booths, causing brief polling delays.
- Polling stopped at Dharapuram’s Kolinjivadi booth after a voter alleged a TVK worker urged her to press its symbol.
- Police and CISF secured 18 booths; polling proceeded without untoward incidents.