Synopsis : Namakkal district in Tamil Nadu is an important trade hub at the national level, especially in food, education and transport. Local demands, social backgrounds and state-level alliances are likely to determine victory or defeat in Namakkal’s six assembly segments in the 2026 Assembly elections.

Until recently, Namakkal in Tamil Nadu was known elsewhere for its egg market, private educational institutions and Kollimalai. However, the controversy over the alleged kidney transplant racket, illegally procured from poor people, has marred the name of the central Tamil Nadu district.

Allegations surfaced that kidneys were being stolen from poor people for money in parts of the Namakkal district, such as Pallipalayam and Kumarapalayam. That accusation not only shook Namakkal but als

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