"Will take steps to resolve various issues...": AIADMK candidate from Lalgudi constituency Leema Rose Martin
Tiruchirappalli, March 28
Leema Rose Martin, who has been announced as the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate from the Lalgudi constituency under the NDA alliance on Saturday, assured to take steps to resolve various issues faced by the people in Lalgudi.
Speaking to ANI, she reiterated on transforming the constituency into a "model constituency" if elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly.
"I am happy to have been announced as the AIADMK candidate for the Lalgudi Assembly constituency. After being elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly, I will implement various welfare schemes for this constituency. I assure you that I will take steps to resolve the various issues faced by the people here. Election promises announced by AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami have received a good response among the people. Based on those promises, my campaign in the Lalgudi constituency will be carried out. If I win, I assure you that I will transform this constituency into a model constituency," she said.
She was received by AIADMK party functionaries and supporters in Tiruchirappalli today.
Meanwhile, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Wednesday released its first list of 23 candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections.
The list was announced by party General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, who is also among the candidates named in the initial list.
Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, with counting scheduled for May 4. The current tenure of the 234-member state assembly ends on May 10.
The main electoral contest is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), which includes Congress, DMDK, and other parties, with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), with BJP and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) as allies, looking to unseat the ruling alliance.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Wishing Leema Rose Martin all the best! It's encouraging to see candidates talk about specific welfare schemes. As a voter, my main concern is employment for our youth and better healthcare facilities. Hope she addresses these core issues. 🤞
The AIADMK-BJP alliance is a strong combination. EPS's leadership has been steady. If the candidate works hard on the ground and connects with the people, she has a good chance. The key is translating those "promises" into visible development work.
Every candidate says this before elections. We need concrete plans, not just assurances. What are the specific steps for resolving issues? What's the timeline? Voters are smarter now and want accountability. I appreciate the positivity but remain cautiously optimistic.
The battle in Tamil Nadu is always interesting. DMK vs AIADMK, with national parties as allies. Hope whichever alliance wins focuses on state's progress and doesn't get stuck in political drama. Good luck to all candidates who are genuinely there to serve.
As a woman, I'm glad to see more women candidates stepping up. I hope she understands the unique challenges faced by women in the constituency, especially regarding safety and access to education. Her perspective could be very valuable. All the best to her! 🙏
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