Tamil Nadu election 2026: Farm distress and civic shortfalls loom large in Thuraiyur constituency

The Thuraiyur (SC) Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, predominantly agrarian and reserved for Scheduled Castes, faces persistent challenges despite its political significance. DMK's S. Stalinkumar won the seat in 2021, defeating AIADMK's T. Indragandhi by a significant margin. The constituency grapples with issues like inadequate infrastructure for agriculture and tourism, poor healthcare facilities, and lack of civic amenities. The Tamil Nadu Vivasayigal Sangam, the Congress, and other organizations have raised concerns about these challenges, urging the government to address them before the next election.