Chennai Poll Canvas: Saidapet | Political legacy to civic challenges #tnelections2026 #thehindu

Chennai Poll Canvas is an election special programme from The Hindu, offering a comprehensive constituency roundup from in and around Chennai for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026.

In this episode, we focus on Saidapet — one of Chennai’s most historic and politically significant constituencies. Once known as the “Chief Minister’s constituency,” Saidapet carries a strong legacy, having elected leaders like M. Karunanidhi in the past. Spread across key areas like Guindy, Kotturpuram, Nandanam, and Jafferkhanpet, the constituency is home to major institutions such as Anna University and Indian Institute of Technology Madras, along with important industrial and transport hubs. As Tamil Nadu heads to the polls on April 23, 2026, the key question remains — will Saidapet’s strong political legacy and governance outweigh everyday civic concerns, or will voter sentiment shift this time?

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Hosts: Ramya Kannan, Geetha Srimathi S
Field Report: Aishwaryaa R
Camera: Johan Sathya Das Jai, Velankanni Raj B
Editors: Kalinga Kumar Lenka, Suresh Kumar K, Sabarigirishwar S, Bharani Kumar KM

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