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Election Flying Squad Inspects DMK Leaders' Vehicles Ahead of Tamil Nadu Polls

Election flying squad officials inspected the vehicles of DMK leaders, including Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi and MP Kanimozhi, as part of routine monitoring ahead of the assembly polls. Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on April 23, with counting scheduled for May 4. Kanimozhi expressed strong confidence in the DMK's return to power, citing the "Dravidian Model 2.0" government's development record. She also commented on actor Vijay's dual constituency contest and the delay in the Congress candidate list.

Key Points: DMK Leaders' Vehicles Inspected by Election Flying Squad

  • Flying squad inspects DMK leaders' vehicles
  • Routine election monitoring
  • Tamil Nadu polls on April 23
  • Kanimozhi confident of DMK victory
  • MCC in effect
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Flying squad inspect vehicles of DMK leaders ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly polls

Election officials inspect vehicles of DMK leaders Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi and Kanimozhi ahead of Tamil Nadu's single-phase polls on April 23.

"I strongly believe that victory for the DMK is assured. - Kanimozhi"

Thiruverumbur, April 2

Ahead of the upcoming assembly polls, the election flying squad officials on Thursday inspected vehicles of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leaders, including Tamil Nadu Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi and party MP Kanimozhi.

Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, the DMK candidate from the Thiruverumbur constituency, was intercepted by election officials while campaigning in various parts of his constituency. While travelling along the Thiruverumbur-Vengur road, the flying squad stopped his vehicle and carried out an inspection as part of routine monitoring during the election period.

In a separate incident in Sivaganga, a team of Election Commission flying squad officials, along with police personnel, conducted a check of Kanimozhi's vehicle. The inspection was carried out amid heightened vigilance to ensure compliance with election norms.

The ECI announced that Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4. The MCC came into effect immediately after ECI's announcement, with the initiation of the election process for the 234-member state assembly, whose current tenure ends on May 10.

Earlier in the day, Kanimozhi expressed strong confidence in the DMK's electoral prospects, stating that people in Tamil Nadu favour the return of the "Dravidian Model 2.0" government led by Chief Minister MK Stalin. "Therefore, I strongly believe that victory for the DMK is assured," she said.

"People want the government to continue because the development, the growth, and the GDP are in an upward trend after the Chief Minister came to power in the past five years. Even in Thoothukudi, they've brought in so many industries, and young people have got employment opportunities because of the Chief Minister MK Stalin's government. So definitely people are very keen, and many schemes for women empowerment have been rolled out, and for students who are interested in going for higher education, the government has really reached out to them, supported them, stood by them," Kanimozhi said.

Commenting on actor-turned-politician Vijay contesting from two constituencies, she said it reflects his confidence and that of his party, adding that she does not wish to criticise the move.

Kanimozhi said, "Sonia Gandhi has not been in good health, which has caused a delay in the release of the Congress candidate list. However, the list will be released soon."

Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23 across 234 constituencies, with counting scheduled for May 4.

- ANI

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Priya S
Routine checks are fine, but I hope this isn't just for show. We've seen in the past how vehicles are used to transport cash and gifts. The EC must be strict with everyone, including allies of the ruling party.
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Karthik V
Kanimozhi is talking about development and GDP, but what about the water crisis in Chennai? Or the rising prices? Elections are the time to ask these tough questions. The flying squad check is a minor issue compared to the actual problems people face.
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Sarah B
As an observer, it's impressive to see the level of procedural diligence in Indian elections. The Model Code of Conduct seems to be taken very seriously. This transparency is crucial for democracy.
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Meera T
All this talk of "Dravidian Model 2.0" but where are the jobs for our engineering graduates? Schemes are good, but sustainable employment is what matters. I hope whichever party wins focuses on that.
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Aman W
The confidence of DMK is understandable, but Tamil Nadu politics is always full of surprises! The vehicle check is just a small part of the high-stakes drama. Let's see what happens on April 23rd. 🤔

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