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EPS Campaigns in Puducherry, Seeks Votes for NDA in Assembly Polls

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami campaigned at a public meeting in Puducherry, urging support for NDA candidates in the upcoming Assembly polls. He praised former Chief Minister N Rangasamy and emphasized coordination between the Centre and the Union Territory for development. Palaniswami launched a sharp attack on the DMK, accusing it of corruption and inconsistent politics. Voting for the 30-member Puducherry Assembly is scheduled for April 9, with results expected on May 4.

Key Points: AIADMK's EPS Campaigns for NDA in Puducherry Assembly Polls

  • EPS campaigns for NDA in Puducherry
  • AIADMK contests 2 seats in alliance
  • Criticism of DMK leadership and corruption
  • Push for statehood and tourism development
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AIADMK campaign meeting held in Puducherry; EPS seeks support for NDA candidates

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami campaigns for NDA candidates in Puducherry, criticizes DMK ahead of April 9 Assembly elections.

"two wheels of a vehicle - Edappadi K Palaniswami"

Puducherry, April 5

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday campaigned for National Democratic Alliance candidates at a public meeting in Anna Thidal, urging voters to back the party's "Two Leaves" symbol in the April 9 Assembly polls.

The AIADMK is contesting two seats in the Union Territory Uppalam (Anbazhagan) and Oulgaret/Urulayanpet (Gandhi) as part of the NDA, which also includes the BJP and All India NR Congress (AINRC).

Addressing the gathering, Palaniswami praised former Chief Minister N Rangasamy for implementing welfare schemes and stressed the need for coordination between the Centre and the Union Territory for faster development, likening it to "two wheels of a vehicle."

He appealed to the public to vote for the AIADMK's "Two Leaves" symbol and ensure the victory of alliance candidates, including those from the Bharatiya Janata Party and All India NR. Congress.

Highlighting the capabilities of AIADMK candidate Anbazhagan, he described him as a courageous leader who would work for the welfare of the people if elected to the assembly.

He further stated that AIADMK MPs would raise their voice in Parliament for the development of Puducherry as a major tourist destination and reiterated the party's support for granting statehood to the Union Territory.

Criticising the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Palaniswami alleged that the party was not committed to public welfare and accused its leadership of inconsistency and opportunistic politics. Referring to the upcoming visit of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin,he launched a sharp attack, accusing the DMK of corruption and double standards.

Palaniswami asserted that the AIADMK would always stand for the welfare of Puducherry and raise its voice against any wrongdoing.

Voting in Puducherry will take place on April 9. The counting of votes will be held on May 4, the ECI announced. The current term of the 30-member Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory is set to expire on June 15.

In the 2021 Puducherry Assembly Elections, AINRC emerged as the largest party with 10 seats, followed by DMK with six seats, while BJP and Congress won six seats each. The voter turnout was recorded at 84.8 per cent.

While in the 2016 elections, Congress had secured a majority with 15 seats, AINRC won eight seats, AIADMK bagged four seats, and DMK got two seats, with voter turnout at 83.6 per cent.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
As someone from Tamil Nadu, I'm watching Puducherry closely. AIADMK's promise to push for statehood is a big one. But will they really follow through? 🤔 Parties make these promises every election. We need concrete action, not just speeches in Anna Thidal.
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Suresh O
The "two wheels of a vehicle" analogy is spot on! Development needs both state and central governments to move together. Puducherry has great potential as a tourist spot. If MPs can actually get funds and projects cleared in Parliament, it will benefit everyone.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the dynamics here. With AINRC as the largest party last time, the alliance math is crucial. Voters should look at the candidate's local work, not just the party symbol. Anbazhagan's track record matters more than the "Two Leaves" promise.
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Kavya N
All this political blame game between AIADMK and DMK... when will it stop? 🙄 We need leaders who focus on solving water issues, improving roads, and creating jobs in Puducherry. Hope whoever wins actually delivers on welfare schemes.
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Aditya G
EPS is right about needing consistency. Puducherry's development has been slow compared to other UTs. A stable alliance with the Centre can bring more projects and investments. The high voter turnout shows people are engaged – hope their vote brings change.

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