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PMK Unveils Final 15 Candidates for Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss announced the party's final list of 15 candidates, completing its slate for 18 constituencies within the AIADMK-led NDA alliance. The announcement details candidates for key seats including Perambur, Dharmapuri, and Salem West. Ramadoss framed the NDA as a cohesive "victory alliance" in contrast to a fragmented opposition. He sharply criticized the ruling DMK government's record on women's safety and social justice, expressing confidence the NDA would win over 200 seats in the April 23 polls.

Key Points: PMK Final Candidate List for Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

  • PMK gets 18 seats in NDA alliance
  • Final 15 candidates announced
  • Polls scheduled for April 23
  • Ramadoss targets DMK governance
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PMK announces final list of candidates for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss announces final 15 candidates for the NDA alliance in Tamil Nadu's April 23 Assembly polls.

"This election will definitely show the DMK the door because there is no women's safety... It's a complete misrule. - Anbumani Ramadoss"

Chennai, March 30

Pattali Makkal Katchi president Anbumani Ramadoss on Monday announced the final list of PMK candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

As part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by the AIADMK, the PMK has been allotted 18 constituencies to contest.

While candidates for three constituencies had already been declared earlier, Ramadoss revealed the names of the remaining 15 candidates who will contest under the party banner.

The announced candidates include M Thilagabama (Perambur), Sowmiya Anbumani (Dharmapuri), Tamilarasi Adhimoolam (Vriddhachalam), M Karthi (Salem West), Paadi V Selvam (Pennagaram), CR Bhaskaran (Polur), K Balu (Tiruporur), K Vaithi (Jayankondam), S Sadasivam (Salem North), C Sivakumar (Vikravandi), K Saravanan (Sholingur), Sithamalli A. Palanichamy (Mayiladuthurai), P Maheshkumar (Uthiramerur), AP Chezhiyan (Rishivandiyam), and Anbu Cholan (Kattumannarkoil - SC).

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.

Earlier, the AIADMK announced that it will contest 169 of the 234 seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will contest 27 seats, Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) 18, Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) 11, Tamil Maanila Congress five, Indhiya Jananayaga Katchi (IJK) one, and Puratchi Bharatham one seat.

Anbumani Ramadoss described the alliance as a "give-and-take" partnership and said it would function as a united "victory alliance," claiming strong coordination from leadership to the grassroots level.

He also targeted the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) led by Chief Minister MK Stalin, alleging poor governance and misrule in the state. He claimed that issues such as women's safety, social justice, and public welfare were being neglected under the current government, and expressed confidence that the NDA alliance would secure more than 200 seats.

"We are happy about the numbers as well as the constituencies. Since this is a mega alliance, it has to be a give-and-take...It's a victory alliance. We are working as one unit. Unlike the DMK, they are fragmented. They have lots of differences among them...We are on a better footing. We are going to take it forward. On our alliance, from the leadership to the grassroots level, there is a coordination amongst the alliance cadres...This election will definitely show the DMK the door because there is no women's safety. Every day, women and children are being abused...Social justice is completely lost...It's a complete misrule of the DMK. People are waiting to elect our alliance and I'm very confident that we will win more than 200 seats," said Ramadoss.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting to see Sowmiya Anbumani getting Dharmapuri. A young candidate is a good step. But I wish parties would announce more women candidates beyond just a few token seats. Tamil Nadu needs better representation.
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Rohit P
Claiming 200+ seats sounds like typical election bravado. The NDA alliance looks big on paper, but on the ground, the DMK is still very strong. Voters will decide based on work, not just alliances.
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Ananya R
The "give-and-take" comment is telling. So much political energy goes into seat-sharing maths, while actual governance takes a backseat. I hope whichever alliance wins actually delivers on women's safety and social justice as promised.
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Karthik V
PMK's strength is its consistent ideology. Hope their candidates raise important issues about education and healthcare in the assembly, regardless of who is in power. That's what opposition is for.
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Michael C
Following Tamil Nadu politics from abroad. The alliance arithmetic is fascinating. A single-phase election on April 23rd means a very intense campaign period ahead. Best of luck to all candidates.

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