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BJP's Annamalai Confident of NDA Wave, Predicts DMK Defeat in Tamil Nadu

BJP leader K Annamalai campaigned for AIADMK candidate P Kumar in Tiruchirappalli, expressing strong confidence in an NDA victory in the upcoming state polls. He claimed a massive wave in favor of the alliance and predicted the defeat of DMK candidates, including Udhayanidhi Stalin. Annamalai stated that the people of Tamil Nadu desire change and expect AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami to become the next Chief Minister. The election, scheduled for April 23, is shaping up as a contest primarily between the DMK-led SPA and the AIADMK-led NDA, with actor Vijay's TVK adding a potential third dimension.

Key Points: NDA Wave in Tamil Nadu: Annamalai Backs AIADMK Candidate

  • NDA creates huge wave in Tamil Nadu
  • Predicts DMK's defeat in key seats
  • EPS expected to become Chief Minister
  • Election set for April 23
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BJP's Annamalai holds election campaign in favour of AIADMK candidate P Kumar, says "NDA created huge wave in Tamil Nadu"

BJP's Annamalai campaigns for AIADMK, predicts NDA victory and EPS as next CM. Tamil Nadu polls on April 23 in a key three-way contest.

"The NDA has created a huge wave in Tamil Nadu. - K Annamalai"

Tiruchirapalli, April 17

BJP leader K Annamalai held an election campaign in support of AIADMK candidate from Thiruverumbur P Kumar in Tiruchirappalli on Thursday.

Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, with the counting of votes scheduled for May 4.

"The NDA has created a huge wave in Tamil Nadu. People have started saying that the DMK should go home and that Edappadi K. Palaniswami should become the Chief Minister... Certainly, Udhayanidhi Stalin will be defeated in Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni, and similarly, Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi will be defeated in the Thiruverumbur constituency..." he said.

On Wednesday, Annamalai exuded confidence in the victory of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), saying that EPS is expected to become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu this time.

"We are confident in Coimbatore, and across Tamil Nadu, this time, the NDA will come to power with a huge mandate. People of Tamil Nadu want change. They want DMK to get out of the government. We are in Singanallur, where the sitting MLA, KR Jayaram, has earned people's trust. He is a very senior AIADMK leader. Across all the places we are campaigning, the response is massive. This time, we expect Edappadi K Palaniswami to become the chief minister of Tamil Nadu with a huge mandate," he said.

The main contest is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), which includes the Indian National Congress, Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by AIADMK with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) as allies.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay is also set to make his electoral debut with TVK, which may turn the contest into a three-way fight.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally some hope for Tamil Nadu! The current government has done nothing for development. Corruption is at its peak. We need a change and EPS with NDA support might just be the answer. 🙏
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Suresh O
Interesting alliance. AIADMK with BJP... never thought I'd see the day in TN politics. But if it brings stability and curbs the DMK's freebie culture, it's worth a shot. The entry of Vijay's TVK makes it a real thriller!
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Anjali F
Annamalai is very confident, but as a Tamilian, I feel he's underestimating the local sentiment. The Dravidian identity is strong here. BJP's national narrative doesn't always resonate in the south. DMK might still have an edge.
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David E
Watching from the US. Tamil Nadu elections are always fascinating. A strong regional alternative to DMK is healthy for democracy. Hope the focus remains on governance and not just rhetoric.
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Karthik V
The prediction about Udhayanidhi and Anbil Mahesh losing is a big claim! Chepauk is a DMK fortress. Annamalai is stirring the pot for sure. Election season in TN is never dull! 😄

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