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Piyush Goyal: NDA to Restore 'Amma's Good Governance' in Tamil Nadu

Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK-Congress alliance, labelling it corrupt and responsible for a breakdown in law and order. He expressed the NDA's confidence in winning the upcoming state elections to restore the "good governance" model of the late Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa. Goyal also dismissed the electoral prospects of actor-politician Vijay, citing the historical rejection of film stars in Tamil Nadu politics. The state will vote in a single phase on April 23, setting up a potential three-way contest.

Key Points: NDA Pledges Return of Jayalalithaa's Governance in Tamil Nadu

  • Goyal slams DMK-Congress as corrupt
  • Promises return of Jayalalithaa-era governance
  • Dismisses Vijay's political impact
  • Tamil Nadu polls on April 23
  • NDA confident of victory
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"NDA will bring back 'Amma's good governance' in Tamil Nadu": Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal attacks DMK-Congress as corrupt, vows NDA victory to bring back late CM Jayalalithaa's governance model in Tamil Nadu polls.

"The people of Tamil Nadu are fed up with this corrupt government; they want a government like the good governance of 'Amma'. - Piyush Goyal"

Chennai, March 31

Union Minister and Tamil Nadu BJP Election Incharge Piyush Goyal on Tuesday criticised the DMK-Congress alliance, labelling them as "corrupt" and responsible for poor law and order.

Speaking to reporters, he said, "The strong NDA alliance has started the campaign to defeat and put an end to the corrupt DMK government. The DMK-Congress alliance is responsible for high-level corruption, a bad law and order situation, and for betraying the farmers, fishermen, youth, and women of Tamil Nadu."

Expressing confidence in the NDA's victory, Goyal promised a return to the governance style of the late J Jayalalithaa.

"The strong NDA alliance has started the campaign to defeat and put an end to the corrupt DMK government. The DMK-Congress alliance is responsible for high-level corruption, a bad law and order situation, and for betraying the farmers, fishermen, youth, and women of Tamil Nadu. The people of Tamil Nadu are fed up with this corrupt government; they want a government like the good governance of 'Amma' (Jayalalithaa). This election will decide the future of Tamil Nadu's people. The NDA alliance led by EPS will emerge victorious in this election and bring back good governance here. We are all working together like one family. We will ensure that the people of Tamil Nadu witness the return of that good governance. The people here want change," said Goyal.

He also dismissed the political impact of actor-politician Vijay, citing past failures of film stars in the state's political sphere.

"I do not think Vijay has any understanding of Tamil Nadu's people, their culture and the politics of Tamil Nadu. Many film stars have come in the past, and the people of Tamil Nadu have rejected them. MGR and Jayalalithaa ji were experienced politicians, and after many years and decades of serving the people, they became Chief Ministers. I think he is living in a dream. He is very popular among his fans, but that popularity does not result in votes, as we saw in the case of Vijayakanth, as we saw in the case of Kamal Haasan. This will be one more effort which may give him probably a few votes, but I don't think he will even cross three or four seats in Tamil Nadu," Goyal added.

Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, covering a total of 234 constituencies in the State. Counting is scheduled for May 4. Vijay, who is making an electoral debut with his party, will look to turn the polls into a three-way contest among the ruling DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and the NDA.

- ANI

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Priya S
As a Tamilian, I'm tired of this blame game. Every party calls the other corrupt. Where is the actual work? Farmers and fishermen are struggling, and youth are leaving the state for jobs. We need solutions, not slogans. 🤷‍♀️
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Karthik V
Goyal is right about one thing - film stars entering politics is a gamble. MGR and Amma were exceptions who served for years. Vijay is popular, but governance is a different ball game. Let's see if he can break the trend.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see a national leader invoking a regional icon's legacy. It shows how important Tamil Nadu's political landscape is. A three-way contest could really shake things up. The next month will be crucial.
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Meera T
Law and order has definitely taken a hit in recent years. If the NDA can genuinely bring back the sense of security we had during Amma's rule, they will get my vote. Safety for women and businesses should be the top priority.
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Aryan P
All parties are making tall claims. As a first-time voter, I'm more confused than ever. Maybe a new face like Vijay is worth a chance? The old parties haven't solved our water crisis or created enough IT jobs here in Coimbatore.

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