Synopsis: Both constituencies in the district are currently held by the DMK. Raja and Sivasankar are regarded as influential figures, giving the DMK an advantage. In contrast, people feel the AIADMK lacks strong leaders of similar stature in the district, which puts the party at a disadvantage.

The Perambalur district has a unique distinction — it is the only district in Tamil Nadu with just two Assembly constituencies.

Historically, too, the district is significant. Major battles were once fought here between the Nawabs. Initially part of Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur was carved out as a separate district in 1995, then split into Perambalur and Ariyalur in 2000, merged again in 2002, and finally reconstituted as the present Perambalur district in 2007.

Despite its small size, the distri

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