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AIADMK's Saravanan Predicts Thumping Majority, Vows to Oust DMK in TN

AIADMK candidate P Saravanan asserts that the people of Tamil Nadu are ready for a change in governance and urges voters to support the party's 'Two Leaves' symbol across all 234 constituencies. He sharply criticizes the ruling DMK, alleging it has completed only about 10% of its electoral promises and is losing public trust. Saravanan argues that a state government aligned with the BJP-led Centre is necessary for better development outcomes. The main contest in the April 23 polls is between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and the AIADMK-led NDA, with actor Vijay's TVK party potentially creating a three-way fight.

Key Points: AIADMK Candidate Saravanan Seeks Support for 'Two Leaves' Symbol

  • AIADMK predicts new govt under EPS
  • Alleges DMK fulfilled only 10% of promises
  • Stresses need for state govt friendly to Centre
  • Election set for April 23, counting May 4
  • Contest between DMK-led SPA and AIADMK-led NDA
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"People ready for change": AIADMK candidate Saravanan seeks support for 'Two Leaves' in Tamil Nadu

AIADMK's P Saravanan claims people want change, vows to remove corrupt DMK govt. Tamil Nadu polls on April 23, counting May 4.

"People are ready for a change in governance. - P Saravanan"

Madurai North, April 18

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate for Madurai North, P Saravanan, on Friday said people in Tamil Nadu are ready for a change in governance and urged voters to back the party's 'Two Leaves' symbol across all 234 constituencies.

"People are ready for a change in governance. Under the leadership of Edappadi K. Palaniswami, a new government is set to be formed," Saravanan told reporters while campaigning.

"In all 234 constituencies, I urge you to support the 'Two Leaves' symbol and stand with the AIADMK alliance. Together, we will bring about a meaningful change in Tamil Nadu, remove the corrupt DMK administration, including its district functionaries and ministers, and create a new chapter in the state's history," he added.

Earlier, Saravanan launched a sharp attack on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government, alleging that the ruling party has fulfilled only a small fraction of its electoral promises.

While campaigning in Anna Nagar area ahead of the state Assembly elections 2026, Saravanan alleged that the DMK is losing public trust."DMK government cheated the people, as they completed just 10 per cent of the promises they made during previous elections... We will come with a thumping majority," he told ANI.

Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, covering a total of 234 constituencies in the State. Counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.

Speaking to ANI, Saravanan further said that his party would return to power with a decisive majority, and that Tamil Nadu needs a government aligned with the Centre to ensure better development outcomes.

"BJP is ruling the centre, and you need a party in the state that will be friendly with the centre, which is when you will get things from them. DMK is always against the BJP... People are slowly drifting from Dravidian policy to the national one," he said.

A day earlier, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin asserted that the DMK would defeat the NDA alliance in the upcoming Assembly elections, vowing that the "Tamil Nadu team" would prevail over the "Delhi team."

The main contest of the elections is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), which includes the Indian National Congress, Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by AIADMK with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) as allies.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay is also set to make his electoral debut with his party TVK, which could turn the contest into a three-way fight.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting point about needing a state government aligned with the Centre. For infrastructure projects and funds, a good relationship with Delhi is crucial. Maybe that's the practical approach Tamil Nadu needs right now.
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Rohit P
With actor Vijay entering the fray, the dynamics are completely changing! TVK could be a game-changer, especially for the youth. It's no longer just a two-party fight. Exciting times for TN politics!
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Meera T
I respectfully disagree with the candidate. The DMK government has done good work in social welfare and education. Change for the sake of change isn't the answer. We should evaluate based on performance, not just rhetoric.
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Karthik V
The "Tamil Nadu team vs Delhi team" narrative from CM Stalin is powerful. We must protect our state's autonomy and unique identity. Dravidian policy has its merits; drifting completely to a 'national' policy might not suit us.
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Ananya R
All parties make big claims before elections. The real issue is corruption at the local level - from corporation officials to local party workers. Whoever can clean that up will get my vote. 💯

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