CHENNAI: Unwillingness of political parties and their leadership was what that held back transgenders Bharathi Kannamma, P Sudha and S Noori from contesting in the 2016 assembly elections.Not that it deterred them, as the trio are once again seeking AIADMK party seats to contest the upcoming local body elections. While Sudha and Noori will submit their applications at the party headquarters on Friday, seeking to contest in wards 40 and 109, respectively, of the Greater Chennai Corporation, Kannamma wants to contest for Thirumalai Naicker Mahal (ward 74) of Madurai municipal corporation.Speaking to TOI, Kannamma, who contested as an independent in the 2014 parliamentary elections, said that she was confident of winning, if given the opportunity."Our unsuccessful bids in the past is indicative that people are not willing to give us that chance," she said.Sudha, who sought to contest under an AIADMK ticket during the assembly election, said that she wouldn't repeat the mistake of last time."When I filed for nomination, in the space for preferred constituency, I had submitted that it was Amma's (Jayalalithaa) choice. This time, I am specific I want ward 40...," which is a part of Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's RK Nagar constituency, "... as I have earned a lot of respect within the community here," she said.Noori, who incidentally had filed an application to contest the 2011 local body elections from the same ward 109 but was overlooked by the AIADMK party leadership for incumbent N Arumugam, said that though she didn't have a "prominent background" in politics, she would fight hard for the party's image."I have been a card holding member of the AIADMK since 1972," said the 62-year-old."I have been part of previous elections supporting our party candidates. I have a clean image in the community. The public here are my family," said Noori.However, their contention has caused discontent among their party ranks. Ward 74 incumbent in Madurai, J N Jeyageetha, said that she supported transgenders' entry into politics. "But do they have to necessarily seek a ward reserved for women candidates?" she asked.Arumugam was blunt when asked about his thoughts on Noori seeking to contest in his ward. "I have no qualms. If Amma gives her a seat, then she will contest. But she hasn't got a good reputation here. You know what transgenders do." he told this correspondent.