India, Sept. 18 -- The crucial assembly bypoll in the two reserved constituencies of Tamil Nadu are set to witness an interesting five-cornered contest, with the Left parties announcing their candidates for the two seats.

This will be the first electoral battle in the state after C Joseph Vijay-led TVK formed its maiden government with the help of allies after winning the April 23 Assembly polls.

The Election Commission of India had earlier this month announced the schedule for bye-elections to five Assembly constituencies and one Parliamentary constituency across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, West Bengal and Assam. Polling will be held on October 6, with counting of votes scheduled for October 9.

In Tamil Nadu, bypolls will be held in 35-Ma...