Tamil Nadu polls: Come D-Day, ineffective councillors could drag down prospects of contesting MLAs

Ward-level performance is now a critical factor for MLAs, as local civic issues like water and sewer problems, and building clearances, are influencing voter decisions. Councillors facing allegations of corruption and neglecting public grievances could jeopardize party candidates' prospects in assembly constituencies. This hyper-local focus is forcing politicians to address discontent.

Tamil Nadu polls: Come D-Day, ineffective councillors could drag down prospects of contesting MLAs
Ward-level performance is now a critical factor for MLAs, as local civic issues like water and sewer problems, and building clearances, are influencing voter decisions. Councillors facing allegations of corruption and neglecting public grievances could jeopardize party candidates' prospects in assembly constituencies. This hyper-local focus is forcing politicians to address discontent.