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Piyush Goyal: NDA to Win TN, Vijay May "Go Back to Films"

Union Minister Piyush Goyal expressed strong confidence that the NDA will form the next government in Tamil Nadu. He criticized the DMK and Congress as "anti-Tamil Nadu" forces and claimed the DMK is promoting actor Vijay's party to divide opposition votes. Goyal suggested that Vijay might have to return to his film career after the election. The state is set for a three-way contest in the single-phase polls on April 23.

Key Points: Piyush Goyal Predicts NDA Victory in Tamil Nadu Polls

  • Goyal confident of NDA victory
  • Calls DMK-Congress "anti-Tamil Nadu"
  • Says DMK propping up Vijay to split votes
  • Tamil Nadu polls on April 23
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"NDA will be victorious...Vijay will probably have to go back to films": Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal exudes confidence in NDA forming the next Tamil Nadu government, taking a dig at actor Vijay's political debut.

"Vijay will be ours - NDA will be victorious and Mr Vijay will probably have to go back to films... - Piyush Goyal"

Chennai, April 5

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal on Sunday exuded confidence that the National Democratic Alliance will emerge as victorious and form the next government in Tamil Nadu.

Exuding confidence that NDA will emerge as victorious, Goyal said, "A superb campaign has started. Tomorrow, all our candidates will be filing the nomination and there is a lot of enthusiasm on the ground. We will certainly defeat anti-Tamil Nadu, anti-India forces of DMK and Congress and NDA will emerge as victorious, forming the next government in Tamil Nadu and serving the people of the state with welfare and development..."

"Vijay will be ours - NDA will be victorious and Mr Vijay will probably have to go back to films... DMK has understood that they have become so unpopular that the people of the state will defeat them. This is why they are trying to divide the anti-DMK votes and the anger of the people by propping up Vijay, but the people of the state are smart enough to understand what is good for them and they will not make this mistake. They will vote for NDA, bringing it back to power..., " the Union Minister furher said.

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

The main electoral contest is expected between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), which also includes Congress, DMDK, and the VCK, and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by AIADMK with the BJP and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) as allies. Actor-turned-politician Vijay is set to make his electoral debut with TVK, attempting to turn the upcoming elections into a three-way contest.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally, some confidence from the NDA camp in TN! The DMK-Congress alliance has done nothing but corruption for years. We need a government that works for development, not just caste politics. Vijay Anna is a great actor, but politics is different.
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Karthik V
Piyush Goyal is right about one thing - DMK is unpopular. But to say Vijay will have to go back to films is underestimating the public sentiment. People are tired of both DMK and AIADMK. A third front led by a clean image could be the game-changer.
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Sarah B
Watching from abroad, this is fascinating. Tamil Nadu politics is always so dramatic! The entry of a mega-star like Vijay makes it even more interesting. Goyal's comment seems like classic political trash-talk before the big match. Let's see what happens on counting day!
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Ananya R
Why this negativity towards someone trying to serve the people? If Mr. Vijay has the passion, let him try. This "go back to films" line is disrespectful to all artists who enter public service. The focus should be on issues, not personal jibes.
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Manish T
BJP is finally making strong inroads in Tamil Nadu. The alliance with AIADMK and PMK looks solid. Goyal Sir is correct - the anti-incumbency against DMK is huge. The welfare schemes of the central government will definitely help NDA's chances. 🇮🇳

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