VCK Founder Thol Thirumavalavan, also a former MP, told the media that he would contest from Chidambaram (R) seat, while his party nominee Ravikumar would contest from Villuppuram(R).

He told reporters that Ravikumar would contest under the DMK's 'Rising Sun' symbol, while he would contest from an Independent symbol to be allotted by the Election Commission.

Similarly, DMK's other allies, the IJK and KMDK would also contest under DMK's symbol.

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