On April 7, 2026, residents of Kongarpalayam village in Erode district, Tamil Nadu, prevented N. Nallasivam, the DMK candidate for the Gobichettipalayam Assembly constituency, from entering their village during his campaign. The villagers had previously resolved to boycott the upcoming election due to ongoing issues with water extraction from borewells near the Gunderipallam reservoir. Despite their protests and calls for action, they felt unsupported by political parties. When Nallasivam attempted to canvass in the village, he was met with resistance from the residents, who insisted that campaigning was not allowed. A DMK functionary claimed the party had backed their protests, but villagers disagreed, stating they had received no assistance from the government. Following a brief standoff, the candidate and his team left without engaging with the community, underscoring the growing tensions in the area as residents enforce their boycott decision.