Jayalalithaa aide O Pannerselvam releases manifesto for RK Nagar by-polls

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) faction led by O Panneerselvam inaugurated the RK Nagar party office and released its manifesto for the upcoming polls.

The 38-point manifesto released by the AIADMK (Amma) has many promises like making Kodungaiyur Ezhil Nagar dumpyard a litter-free modernised zone and establishing a world-class fish market besides assuring to resolve issues related to basic amenities and better transportation and medical facilities.

The by-poll to RK Nagar assembly constituency will be held on April 12. Votes will be counted on April 15.

The R K Nagar assembly constituency fell vacant after the death of J. Jayalalithaa.

Jayalalithaa's niece Deepa Jayakumar while launching her own political front MGR Amma Deepa Peravai announced that she would contest the elections from the RK Nagar seat.

The by-election to Malappuram Lok Sabha constituency will also be conducted on the same day.