EC Cancels Thiruvarur Bypoll, Cites Cyclone Gaja Relief

The Thiruvarur seat fell vacant after the demise of DMK chief M Karunanidhi.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday, 7 January, has cancelled the January 28 Tiruvarur bypoll, necessitated by the demise of DMK leader M Karunanidhi, after political parties expressed reservation in holding the exercise in view of the ongoing relief measures following Cyclone Gaja.

An EC order said the notification issued for the bypoll had been cancelled.

The notification “calling upon 168-Thiruvarur Assembly Constituency to elect an MLA stands rescinded forthwith. All steps taken by Returning Officer, District Election Officer and electoral authorities concerned are hereby declared null and void,” the EC said, reported ANI.