Bypoll counting : Close race between ruling TVK and AIADMK in 2 TN seats, AINRC ahead in Pondy

Chennai, Oct 9 (UNI) The ruling TVK of Vijay and the AIADMK are involved in a close race in the two Reserved Tamil Nadu seats, while the ruling AINRC was comfortably ahead in the lone Puducherry seat, as counting of votes polled in October 6 by-elections began amid tight security in the three constituencies on Friday morning. Though the key bypoll was billed as a five-cornered contest, it turned out to be a three-way battle involving, TVK, AIADMK and DMK. According to latest trends available, TVK nominee and AIADMK turncoat Ms.K.Maragatham Kumaravel has established an early lead over her nearest…