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Piyush Goyal Declares Edappadi K Palaniswami as Next Tamil Nadu CM on May 4

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has asserted that AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami will become the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 4. He expressed satisfaction over the rising voter turnout in the state, which recorded 82.24% till 5 PM. Goyal launched a sharp attack on the DMK and TMC governments, accusing them of breaking law and order. He expressed confidence that the ruling families in both Tamil Nadu and West Bengal would be ousted from power.

Key Points: Edappadi K Palaniswami to Be Next TN CM on May 4: Piyush Goyal

  • Piyush Goyal declares Edappadi K Palaniswami will be next TN CM on May 4
  • Goyal attacks DMK and TMC over law and order breakdown
  • Tamil Nadu records 82.24% voter turnout till 5 PM
  • Karur leads with 89.32% turnout, Chennai at 81.34%
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"Edappadi K Palaniswami will become new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 4": Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal asserts Edappadi K Palaniswami will become Tamil Nadu CM on May 4, slams DMK and TMC over law and order, and praises rising voter turnout.

"Edappadi K Palaniswami will become the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 4. - Piyush Goyal"

Mumbai, April 23

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday asserted that All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami will assume office as the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 4. He also expressed satisfaction over rising voter turnout.

Speaking to reporters here, Goyal said, "Edappadi K Palaniswami will become the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 4. I am delighted that the results of the work we have undertaken in Tamil Nadu over the last two to two-and-a-half years are now visible in the voting percentage. These results will demonstrate that the Election Commission has rectified the electoral process, which had been completely undermined for years by Mamata Banerjee through the induction of outsiders."

Goyal also launched a sharp attack on the TMC and DMK governments, alleging a complete breakdown of the law and order situation in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, while expressing confidence that the ruling families in both states would soon be ousted from power.

"In West Bengal, the TMC has completely shattered law and order; the situation is no different in Tamil Nadu. I am fully confident that the Stalin family will be ousted from power in Tamil Nadu, and that the intimidating and threatening tactics employed against the people of West Bengal by the families of Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee will come to an end, allowing the people to live in peace and tranquillity," said Goyal.

Tamil Nadu witnessed massive voter turnout in the Assembly polls, recording 82.24% till 5 PM, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Tamil Nadu also witnessed a sharp rise in turnout as the day progressed, with several districts nearing or surpassing the high-80% range. Karur led the state with 89.32%, followed by Salem at 88.02%, Erode at 87.59%, Dharmapuri at 87.28%, and Tiruppur at 86.33%. Ariyalur recorded 83.09%, Tiruchirappalli 82.76%, and Chennai 81.34%, indicating strong urban and semi-urban participation. Meanwhile, Madurai (77.89%) and Thoothukudi (77.56%) reported relatively lower but still significant turnout figures.

Polling for the 234 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu and 152 constituencies in West Bengal began amid tight security this morning. The voting will conclude at 6:00 pm today.

- ANI

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James A
As an American following Indian politics, it's fascinating to see how the Union government makes such confident projections even before results. In the US, we'd never predict a winner while polls are open. 😅
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Priya S
The turnout figures are genuinely impressive - Chennai crossing 81% is huge for a metro city! But Goyal's comparison of DMK with TMC on law and order seems a bit stretched. Tamil Nadu has always been one of the more peaceful states even with political rivalry. Let's wait for the actual results rather than pre-emptive celebrations.
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Vikram M
EPS may be the candidate, but let's not forget OPS faction is still there. Also, the high voter turnout doesn't automatically translate to victory for any one alliance. People are voting for development, not just party lines. But yes, if AIADMK wins, EPS is the natural choice given he's been holding the party together.
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Rohit P
Respectfully, a Union Minister announcing who will be CM before counting even starts is not how democracy should work. Let the people decide first. The ECI has done a good job with arrangements, no doubt, but results should speak for themselves. Tamil Nadu knows how to vote its conscience.
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Sarah B
I've been watching TN elections from my home in Canada and the turnout is a democracy in action. 89% in Karur is incredible! But this Goyal comments sound more like a campaign speech than an official statement. Let's respect the process and wait for May 2 results before declaring winners.

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