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DMK Actor Dresses as Deity for Door-to-Door Campaign in Ramanathapuram

The DMK's art and literature wing has launched an innovative door-to-door campaign in Ramanathapuram, featuring actor Rajendran dressed as the folk deity Karuppasami. The campaign aims to connect with residents by informing them about the welfare schemes implemented by the MK Stalin-led state government. Party workers are urging support for DMK candidate Kadhar Badsha Muthuramalingam in the constituency. This effort comes as political activity intensifies ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, which are shaping up to be a multi-cornered contest.

Key Points: DMK's Karuppasami-Themed Door-to-Door Campaign in Tamil Nadu

  • Grassroots deity-themed outreach
  • Promoting state welfare schemes
  • Targeting Ramanathapuram constituency
  • Building momentum for 2026 polls
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Tamil Nadu: DMK art wing launches door-to-door poll campaign in Ramanathapuram

DMK art wing uses actor dressed as folk deity Karuppasami for grassroots election outreach in Ramanathapuram, highlighting state welfare schemes.

"dressed up as Karuppasami, a revered folk deity in Tamil Nadu, to connect with residents - District Art Wing"

Ramanathapuram, March 5

With the election campaign in Tamil Nadu gathering momentum, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has begun innovative grassroots outreach efforts in several parts of the state.

The campaign was held in Dadhanendal village under Thirupullani Union on Thursday. District Art and Literature Wing Deputy Organiser and film actor Rajendran dressed up as Karuppasami, a revered folk deity in Tamil Nadu, to connect with residents while seeking support for the party.

With the guise of a modern Karuppasami, Rajendran is playing the drums and informing every house about the welfare schemes of the Tamil Nadu government and its benefits, the schemes given by the Tamil Nadu government and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin to every family, according to the festival.

During the outreach, residents were informed about the benefits provided under different government initiatives and the schemes implemented by the administration led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. Party workers also encouraged people to check whether members of their families had benefited from these schemes.

As part of the campaign, the DMK women's team appealed to voters to support party candidate Kadhar Badsha Muthuramalingam in the Ramanathapuram Assembly constituency. They urged residents to cast their votes in favour of the party under its 'Udayasuriyan' (Rising Sun) symbol in the upcoming polls.

Thirupulani West Union Secretary Udayakumar and the DMK women's team also participated.

The 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly will go to the polls in the first half of 2026, where the incumbent MK Stalin-led Secular Progressive Alliance will look to win against the BJP-AIADMK-led NDA. Actor-turned-politician Vijay's entry with his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is expected to turn the Tamil Nadu polls into a three-way contest.

In the 2021 polls, the DMK won 133 seats in the 2021 Assembly polls. Congress won 18, PMK won five, VCK won four, and others won eight seats. The Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), led by DMK, which consisted of Congress, won 159 seats collectively.

While the NDA won 75 seats, the AIADMK emerged as the largest party in the alliance with 66 seats.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Grassroots campaigning like this is what wins elections in India. Door-to-door, explaining schemes directly to people - this is how you build trust. The 2026 fight looks interesting with Vijay's party entering. DMK needs to work hard to retain support! 💪
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Sarah B
Interesting read from Tamil Nadu. The blending of folk tradition with modern politics is unique. In the US, campaigns are more about ads and debates. This personal, cultural approach seems very effective for community engagement.
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Karthik V
As someone from TN, I appreciate the effort. But let's be real - after elections, will they remember these villages? The proof is in delivery. Many schemes have good intentions but poor last-mile execution. Hope this changes.
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Meera T
Good to see women's teams actively participating! 👏 Empowerment starts with involvement. If the welfare schemes are truly benefiting families, then the campaign has substance. The real test will be if people feel the difference in their daily lives.
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Vikram M
The 2026 election is crucial for Tamil Nadu's future direction. With a three-cornered contest likely, every vote will count. DMK's early start shows they're not taking anything for granted. Other parties should note this strategy.

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