ORDER

Challenging the election of the 1^st respondent as the returned candidate of No.53, Krishnagiri Assembly Constituency, the petitioner is before this Court.

2. The petitioner has sought the following reliefs:

i) Declare the election of the 1^st respondent to No.53, Krishnagiri Assembly Constituency in the State of Tamil Nadu on 02.05.2021 as illegal, void and liable to be set aside.

ii) Declare the petitioner herein as duly elected to the No.53, Krishnagiri Assembly Constituency in State of Tamil Nadu with effect from 02.05.2021 and

iii) Direct the 1^st respondent to pay the cost of the petition.

3. Petitioner's case:

(i) It is the case of the petitioner that he belongs to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (hereinafter referred to as "DMK party") and has been a resident of Velgalahally Village having been born there. The petitioner has been active in the political arena since his young age having been inspired by great leaders like Periyar, Perarignar Anna and Dr. Kalaignar M.Karunanidhi. The petitioner, therefore, devoted himself to achieving the objects and philosophies of the DMK party. He has been holding various posts in the party and has successfully contested the last 3 consecutive Tamil