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Tamil Nadu election 2026: Touted as cement hub, but for Ariyalur constituency voters the future appears grey

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Residents, who blame successive governments for failing to invest adequately and prioritise the district, feel that the constituency would have changed to a great extent if it had high-profile leaders

Updated – April 19, 2026 12:03 am IST – ARIYALUR

Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple in Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Ariyalur. File | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam

Ariyalur has a rich historical legacy, primarily associated with the Chola dynasty. The Sri Brihadeeswara Temple at Gangaikonda Chozhapuram, a UNESCO world heritage site constructed about 1,000 years ago, still stands majestically as a testimony to the legacy.

Known for its vast limestone deposits, it has been a cement hub of the State for about 50 years, thanks to eight cement factories. It also has two sugar mills.

Published – March 25, 2026 09:17 pm IST

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