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EPS: Madurantakam Rally Marks Major Political Shift for Tamil Nadu

AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami stated that the upcoming NDA rally in Madurantakam, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will mark a decisive political turning point for Tamil Nadu. He launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK government, alleging a complete collapse of law and order and massive administrative corruption. The meeting with Union Minister Piyush Goyal focused on rally preparations amid the BJP's efforts to finalize the NDA structure in the state. EPS expressed confidence that a dual-engine government with the NDA at the Centre and AIADMK in the state would ensure rapid development.

Key Points: EPS: Madurantakam Rally to Bring Political Change in Tamil Nadu

  • NDA shaping as strong front
  • Rally to trigger political shift
  • Attack on DMK's law & order
  • Corruption allegations against state govt
  • Push for dual-engine government
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Madurantakam rally to mark decisive political turning in TN: EPS

AIADMK's EPS, after meeting Piyush Goyal, says the NDA rally in Madurantakam led by PM Modi will be a decisive political turning point for the state.

"The Madurantakam rally will bring a major political change in Tamil Nadu and set the direction for the future. - Edappadi K. Palaniswami"

Chennai, Jan 22

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday asserted that the National Democratic Alliance was steadily taking shape as a strong and cohesive front capable of providing stable governance and accelerated development to Tamil Nadu.

Speaking to reporters after holding discussions with Union Minister Piyush Goyal at his Chennai residence, EPS said the talks primarily focused on the massive public rally scheduled to be held in Madurantakam under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"Today's meeting was about the preparations and significance of tomorrow's grand public meeting. The Madurantakam rally will bring a major political change in Tamil Nadu and set the direction for the future," EPS said.

The meeting assumes political significance in the backdrop of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stepping up efforts to finalise the NDA's structure in Tamil Nadu ahead of the Assembly elections. This comes shortly after the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) formally joined the NDA.

Earlier, when the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) entered the alliance, the announcement was made jointly by EPS and PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss.

However, the AMMK's induction took place this time in the presence of Piyush Goyal, without AIADMK leaders on stage, triggering widespread political discussion.

Launching a strong attack on the DMK government, EPS alleged that law and order in Tamil Nadu had completely collapsed.

He accused the government of administrative failure across sectors and claimed that corruption amounting to nearly Rs 4.5 lakh crore had occurred.

"People are suffering due to misgovernance and are looking for a credible alternative," he said.

Expressing confidence in the NDA's prospects, EPS said a dual-engine government would ensure rapid growth.

"With Prime Minister Modi leading the government at the Centre and an AIADMK government in the State, Tamil Nadu will witness unprecedented development after this election," he asserted.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal described EPS as a "long-standing friend" and said he had conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

He also demanded the immediate removal of Udhayanidhi Stalin from government positions, alleging that his remarks had undermined social harmony.

The Madurantakam rally is being widely seen as a key moment in the NDA's renewed push to consolidate its political presence in Tamil Nadu.

- IANS

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Priya S
Interesting that the AMMK joined the NDA without AIADMK leaders on stage. Seems like there might be some internal dynamics at play. 🤔 Hope this alliance is truly cohesive and not just for the elections. Tamil Nadu needs stability, not political drama.
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Arjun K
Corruption of 4.5 lakh crore? That's a staggering number if true. The DMK government needs to answer for this. People are struggling with price rise and unemployment, and such allegations only deepen the distrust. We need accountability.
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Sarah B
As an observer, the language here is very combative. While criticizing the current government is fair, simply claiming a "decisive turn" before a rally feels more like political marketing than a substantive policy discussion. I'd like to hear more about their concrete plans for TN's economy.
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Meera T
The 'dual-engine' slogan sounds good, but we heard similar promises last time. What matters is ground-level work - better roads, water supply, and job creation. Hope this rally translates into a clear vision for the state's youth. 🙏
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Karthik V
Finally some strong opposition voice! Law and order has indeed become a major concern in many districts. A strong and stable government is the need of the hour. Wishing success for the Madurantakam rally.

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