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Kanyakumari turns into rare national battleground as Congress, BJP, TVK lock horns

Kanyakumari's politics differ from Tamil Nadu's. National parties lead here. Congress promotes secularism. BJP seeks Hindu support. TVK presents a new option. BJP contests four seats, AIADMK one, and TMC one. DMK allies with Congress and CPM. Christians largely support Congress, Hindus lean towards BJP. Historical events shaped these alignments.

19 Apr 2026 6:48 pm