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PM Modi's Tamil Nadu Roadshow: NDA Eyes Victory with EPS as CM Face

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a campaign roadshow in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, accompanied by state BJP and AIADMK leaders. During the event, he paid tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. BJP leader K. Annamalai expressed strong confidence in an NDA victory, projecting AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami as the next Chief Minister. The state is set for a single-phase poll on April 23, with a multi-cornered contest expected.

Key Points: PM Modi Holds Roadshow in Kanniyakumari Ahead of TN Polls

  • PM Modi holds roadshow in Nagercoil
  • NDA confident of forming government
  • EPS projected as CM candidate
  • Polls scheduled for April 23
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Tamil Nadu polls: PM Modi holds roadshow in Kanniyakumari, pays tribute to BR Ambedkar

PM Modi campaigns in Tamil Nadu, pays tribute to Ambedkar. NDA confident of victory with Edappadi Palaniswami as CM candidate. Polls on April 23.

"This time, we expect Edappadi K Palaniswami to become the chief minister of Tamil Nadu with a huge mandate. - K Annamalai"

Kanniyakumari, April 15

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a roadshow in Nagercoil in Kanniyakumari district of Tamil Nadu.

He was accompanied by Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nainar Nagenthran and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami during the event.

During the roadshow, Prime Minister Modi also paid tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar in Nagercoil.

Meanwhile, BJP leader K Annamalai exuded confidence in the victory of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), saying that EPS is expected to become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu this time.

"We are confident in Coimbatore, and across Tamil Nadu, this time, the NDA will come to power with a huge mandate. People of Tamil Nadu want change. They want DMK to get out of the government. We are in Singanallur, where the sitting MLA, KR Jayaram, has earned people's trust. He is a very senior AIADMK leader. Across all the places we are campaigning, the response is massive. This time, we expect Edappadi K Palaniswami to become the chief minister of Tamil Nadu with a huge mandate," he said.

Earlier on April 13, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the party's booth workers in Tamil Nadu at the 'Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot Samvad' programme.

PM Modi hit out at the DMK government in Tamil Nadu, accusing it of hampering the implementation of central government schemes, depriving the public of the benefits.

The Prime Minister assured BJP workers that the government has always ensured that the benefits of schemes are availed by the people and has taken steps to cut out middlemen. He highlighted the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes, where people have received financial assistance directly to their bank accounts.

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

The main contest is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, which includes the Indian National Congress, DMDK and VCK, and the National Democratic Alliance led by AIADMK with BJP and 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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Rajesh Q
The alliance with AIADMK is crucial. DMK has been in power for too long and people are frustrated with their governance. A change is needed for Tamil Nadu's development. EPS as CM candidate seems like a strong choice.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see a national leader campaigning so actively in a southern state. The DBT point he made is valid – direct transfers have helped curb corruption in many schemes. Hope Tamil Nadu voters make an informed choice.
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Karthik V
As a Tamilian, I'm tired of this blame game between state and centre. Both should work together! The entry of Vijay's TVK adds a new twist. This election is going to be very unpredictable. 🗳️
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Anjali F
Roadshows are fine, but what about concrete promises for Tamil Nadu's youth? We need more IT parks and manufacturing units here. Hope whichever alliance wins focuses on economic growth, not just politics.
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Michael C
The confidence expressed by Annamalai is notable. If the NDA manages to win in Tamil Nadu, it would be a significant political shift for the region. The single-phase polling on April 23rd will be decisive.

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