VCK pulling out all stops to keep PMK at bay in Kattumannarkoil contest

Kattumannarkoil constituency has a significant number of Dalits, making up nearly 40% of the electorate, allowing them to influence the outcome if mobilised. Vanniyars are present in comparable numbers, making the electoral contest a closely contested one. The VCK is seeking to consolidate its dominance, while the PMK is trying to alter caste equations in the northern districts. The contest is evenly balanced with various groups aligning with different alliances.