Tamil Nadu election 2026: TVK leader Sengottaiyan’s nomination kept on hold

Following objections raised by AIADMK agents, the nomination filed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate K.A. Sengottaiyan for contesting from Gobichettipalayam Assembly constituency was kept on hold during scrutiny on Tuesday (April 7, 2026).

Returning Officer S. Sivanandham, who is also the Sub-Collector, directed Mr. Sengottaiyan, who is also a former AIADMK Minister, to furnish clarifications by 5 p.m.

A total of 44 nominations were filed in the constituency, and scrutiny began on Tuesday. When Mr. Sengottaiyan’s papers were taken up, representatives of AIADMK candidate V.B. Prabhu pointed to alleged discrepancies in the affidavit. They contended that the notary public’s licence cited in the affidavit had expired and that the candidate had failed to disclose details of a house under construction.

The objections were submitted in writing, seeking rejection of the nomination. However, the Returning Officer asked the candidate’s agents to submit clarifications and kept the nomination pending till 5 p.m.