As a reserved constituency on the inter-district border between Krishnagiri and Tiruvannamalai, Uthangarai signals a largely indeterminate contest, albeit with signs of an advantage to the DMK. The constituency has a high proportion of Adi Dravidars, Arunthanthiyars, Kuravars, and its Scheduled Caste population is over 21%, followed by Vanniyars and Vellalars, Muslims and other intermediate castes. Uthangarai has a strong …