AIADMK announces candidates for June 19 Rajya Sabha polls, to offer seat to DMDK in 2026 RS elections

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Sunday (June 1) announced IS Inbadurai and M Dhanapal as its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for June 19 (Thursday). The announcement was made by AIADMK Deputy General Secretary KP Munusamy, who confirmed the nominations were approved by party General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami. The elections are being held to fill six Rajya Sabha seats from Tamil Nadu that will fall vacant on July 24. The retiring members include prominent figures such as Anbumani Ramadoss of the PMK and Vaiko, leader of the MDMK.