Jolarpet, Tirupathur: Thiru. KC Veeramani, Who has elected more than 2 times continuously in previous elections 2011 and 2016. And same has hoped for this year also, unfortunately, he lost in this election for 1034 votes compared to an opposite party. In this assembly election, KC Veeramani got 87,118 votes, While Devaraji garnered 88,024 votes.

His close circle was unhappy due to his loss. Many felt that Veeramani lost despite spending lavishly as most were put off by his dominance in party affairs. “He never allowed a second line of leadership to develop, fearing that such a person might reach far greater heights than him,” said a party senior who did not wish to be named.