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Amit Shah Thanks Tamil Nadu Voters, Reaffirms Commitment to Tamil Culture and Development

Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed gratitude to Tamil Nadu voters for supporting BJP-NDA in the assembly polls. He reiterated the Centre's commitment to development and strengthening Tamil culture under PM Modi's leadership. Shah also applauded Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran and party workers for their efforts. PM Modi separately congratulated TVK for its impressive debut, winning 108 seats in the 234-member assembly.

Key Points: Amit Shah Thanks Tamil Nadu Voters, Reaffirms NDA's Commitment

  • Amit Shah thanks Tamil Nadu voters for BJP-NDA support
  • Shah reaffirms Centre's commitment to Tamil culture and development
  • PM Modi congratulates TVK on impressive debut with 108 seats
  • MK Stalin loses Kolathur seat to TVK's VS Babu
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"Will continue to work towards strengthening Tamil culture, pride": Amit Shah thanks Tamil Nadu voters, reaffirms NDA's commitment to development

Amit Shah thanks Tamil Nadu voters for supporting BJP-NDA, reaffirms commitment to development and strengthening Tamil culture under PM Modi's leadership.

"Gratitude to our sisters and brothers of Tamil Nadu for their support for the BJP and the NDA. - Amit Shah"

New Delhi, May 5

Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed gratitude to the people of Tamil Nadu for their support to the Bharatiya Janata Party and the National Democratic Alliance in the Tamil Nadu assembly polls.

In a post on X, Shah on Monday thanked the voters and reiterated the Centre's commitment to the state's progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"Gratitude to our sisters and brothers of Tamil Nadu for their support for the BJP and the NDA. The NDA government at the centre under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi remains committed to the development of Tamil Nadu and will continue to work towards strengthening Tamil culture and pride," he said.

He also appreciated the efforts of Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran and party workers. "I applaud Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar, and the karyakartas of the NDA for their hard work," Shah added.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed gratitude to the voters of Tamil Nadu who supported the National Democratic Alliance in the polls while congratulating Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned politician Vijay, over its impressive performance in the Tamil Nadu assembly polls.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Gratitude to the voters of Tamil Nadu who supported the NDA in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections. We will always remain at the forefront in addressing people's issues and improving their lives. Congratulations to TVK on their impressive performance. The Centre will leave no stone unturned in furthering the progress of Tamil Nadu and the well-being of its people," he said.

TVK made a stunning debut in Tamil Nadu and has won 108 seats in the 234-member assembly. It is short of the majority mark and will need the support of other parties to form the government.

In a setback to DMK, Chief Minister MK Stalin lost his stronghold of Kolathur to VS Babu of TVK. Babu won by 8,795 votes. Meanwhile, Congress, which is part of the DMK-led alliance, has won five seats.

Vijay has joined the league of iconic actor-turned-leaders like NT Rama Rao, MG Ramachandran, and J Jayalalithaa due to his electoral success.

It also signals Tamil Nadu politics making a shift away from alliances led by DMK and AIADMK, which have alternately ruled the state for several decades.

- ANI

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Priya S
Welcome words from Amit Shah ji! As a Tamilian, I'm happy that the centre finally recognizes our rich culture and language. But actions speak louder than words - we need more infrastructure, jobs, and respect for Tamil in official communications. TVK's entry has shaken things up, which is good for democracy! 🎉
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Vikram M
"Strengthening Tamil culture and pride" - what a joke! BJP has done nothing for Tamil Nadu except impose Hindi and try to erase our identity. TVK's victory shows people have rejected both DMK's corruption and BJP's divisive politics. Vijay understands local needs better than any Delhi politician ever will.
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Rohit P
Interesting times in Tamil Nadu politics! TVK's debut is historic. But NDA getting some support shows people want development alongside cultural pride. As someone who works in Chennai, I hope the centre actually delivers on promises - better roads, flood management, and industrial growth. Words are cheap, let's see the action! 🤞
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Siddharth J
Appreciate the sentiment but let's be real - for decades, Dravidian parties have undermined Tamil pride by neglecting our heritage sites and language purity. If BJP genuinely works on cultural revival alongside development, it's a win-win. But they need to stop forcing Hindi. TVK's success shows the electorate is maturing beyond caste and dynasty.
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Meera T
As a Tamil woman, I'm cautiously optimistic. Amit Shah's words sound good - "Tamil culture and pride" - but where was this respect during the three-language policy controversy? TVK's strong showing proves people want fresh faces. Just hope Vijay

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