The candidate for Erode East constituency would be announced within a couple of days, said Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar) Chief GK Vasan on Thursday. Following the demise of Congress MLA Thirumagan Eevera on January 4, the election commission announced that the byelection fill the vacant seat would be held on February 27.
Following which, Vasan held a discussion with AIADMK functionaries including Jayakumar, Valarmathi, Gokula Indira and Benjamin at his office on Thursday. Speaking to reporters after the discussion, Vasan said, “At this juncture, this byelection is considered to be an important one and ensuring victory has become the responsibility of alliance parties.
Two days earlier I interacted in person with Edappadi K Palaniswami and after the dates were announced, I communicated with him on phone. Now, I have discussed with AIADMK functionaries. Our aim is the victory of the alliance. The candidate would be announced within a couple of days.”