DMK gains lead over AIADMK in rural local bodies of TN
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Thursday, January 02, 2020 03:59 PM IST
Chennai:
The DMK-led opposition alliance was ahead of the front led by ruling AIADMK in elections held to Tamil Nadu rural local bodies.
The DMK continues to lead the battle for seats for elections to Panchayat Union Ward Members and District Panchayat Ward Members.
District Panchayat Ward Members:
DMK - 105, AIADMK - 104, Others - 3
Panchayat Union Ward Member:
DMK - 463, AIADMK - 443, Others - 9
The counting of votes for the rural local body elections in Tamil Nadu commenced in 27 districts on January 2 morning amid tight security.
The election was held in two phases on December 27 and 30 to elect 655 district ward panchayat members, 6,471 panchayat union ward members, 12,524 village panchayat presidents, and 99,324 village panchayat ward members.
Phase 1 was held in 27 districts of the State on December 27, while Phase 2 on December 30.
