India, April 11 -- As Tamil Nadu heads toward another high-stakes election, Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni is back in focus, this time with Udhayanidhi Stalin at the centre of the contest. Representing the constituency in the heart of Chennai, the Deputy Chief Minister is seeking a fresh mandate from a seat that has long been seen as a stronghold of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).

DMK is contesting on 164 seats, leading the Secular Progressive Alliance against the AIADMK-led NDA in Tamil Nadu.

With polling scheduled for April 23 across 234 constituencies, the seat has drawn significant attention as Udhayanidhi intensifies his campaign across the constituency, holding roadshows, meeting residents, and moving through packed streets with part...