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Congress Confident of Sweeping All 28 Seats in Tamil Nadu Alliance

Telangana Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy expressed strong confidence that the Congress party will win all 28 seats it is contesting in Tamil Nadu as part of its alliance with the DMK. He stated that cadres from both parties are working unitedly at the grassroots level to ensure victory. The report also details campaign activities by DMK leader MK Stalin and a key electoral rematch in the Vellore constituency. The state will vote on April 23, with the main contest being between the DMK-led alliance and the AIADMK-led NDA, while actor Vijay's new party adds a third dimension.

Key Points: Congress Confident of Victory in All 28 Tamil Nadu Seats

  • Congress-DMK alliance confidence
  • DMK seeks third term
  • Key Vellore constituency rematch
  • Polls set for April 23
  • Actor Vijay's party enters fray
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"Confident of Congress' victory on 28 seats in Tamil Nadu": Telangana Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy

Telangana Minister Uttam Reddy predicts Congress-DMK alliance win in Tamil Nadu polls, citing united grassroots efforts.

"We are very confident we will win all 28 seats. - Uttam Kumar Reddy"

Coimbatore, April 14

Telangana Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, declared that the DMK and Congress cadres are working unitedly to secure a win in the polls.

Expressing confidence in the alliance, the Minister stated that the DMK government will be back in power for the third time in the state.

Speaking to ANI, Reddy asserted that the Congress would secure victory in all 28 seats it is contesting in Tamil Nadu.

"The contest party is contesting the elections on 28 seats in Tamil Nadu, in alliance with the DMK. We are very confident we will win all 28 seats. At the grassroots, the DMK and Congress cadres are working unitedly. I am quite sure the DMK government will be back in power," said Reddy.

Earlier, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate from Kolathur, MK Stalin, today conducted a door-to-door campaign in Vellore ahead of the Assembly elections.

During his campaign, he was spotted drinking tea at a local shop and interacting with people in the city known as the Fort city of Tamil Nadu.

The DMK has fielded sitting MLA P Karthikeyan in the Vellore seat, in a rematch against All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)'s SRK Appu.

In the 2021 elections, Karthikeyan had defeated Appu with a margin of 9,181 votes (5.1 per cent). Votes of the Muslim community will be key as there was a 24.28 per cent Muslim population in Vellore city, according to the 2011 census.

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

The main contest is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, which includes the Indian National Congress, DMDK and VCK, and the National Democratic Alliance led by AIADMK with BJP and PMK as allies.

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

- ANI

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Rohit P
The DMK-Congress alliance has done good work, especially in social welfare. Stalin's door-to-door campaign shows he's connected to the people. I hope they continue their development agenda. Wishing them the best from Maharashtra!
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Karthik V
As a Tamilian, I appreciate the secular front. But Minister Reddy from Telangana should maybe focus on his own state's issues? The local cadres know the pulse better. The entry of Vijay's TVK is the real X-factor this time.
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Sarah B
Interesting analysis on Vellore. The Muslim vote share being highlighted shows how crucial community-based politics remains in India. Hope the election is fought on development and not just identity.
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Aman W
United cadres are key to victory. If DMK and Congress workers are truly working together without internal friction, that's half the battle won. The tea shop photo-op with Stalin is classic Tamil Nadu political culture. 😄
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Nikhil C
Respectfully, such over-confidence before polls can backfire. Voters don't like being taken for granted. The 2021 margin in Vellore was not huge. AIADMK will put up a strong fight. The alliance must stay humble and keep working.

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