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AIADMK's Chellapandian Predicts 50,000-Vote Win in Thoothukudi Seat

AIADMK candidate S T Chellapandian confidently predicted he would win the Thoothukudi Assembly seat by a massive margin of 50,000 votes. He pledged to address local issues like water stagnation and implement development schemes, contrasting his party's approach with that of the DMK. The AIADMK has released its candidate lists, featuring a mix of sitting MLAs, former ministers, and new faces, with party chief E Palaniswami contesting from Edappadi. Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on April 23, setting up a major contest between the AIADMK-led NDA and the DMK-led SPA.

Key Points: AIADMK Candidate Predicts 50,000-Vote Margin in Thoothukudi

  • Candidate predicts huge victory margin
  • AIADMK releases second candidate list
  • Polls set for April 23 in Tamil Nadu
  • Development and anti-waterlogging promises made
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"I will win by a margin of 50,000 votes": AIADMK candidate S T Chellapandian

AIADMK candidate S T Chellapandian vows victory by 50,000 votes in Thoothukudi, as the party releases candidate lists for Tamil Nadu polls.

"I will win in the Thoothukudi Assembly constituency by a margin of 50,000 votes - S T Chellapandian"

Thoothukudi, March 28

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate for the Thoothukudi Assembly constituency, S T Chellapandian, received a warm welcome at Thoothukudi Airport on Saturday.

Speaking to reporters, he said, "The AIADMK and its alliance parties will win in all the constituencies they are contesting and form the government. In particular, he confidently stated that he would win in the Thoothukudi Assembly constituency by a margin of 50,000 votes against his opponent."

He further said that necessary measures would be taken to prevent water stagnation during the rainy season in the Thoothukudi constituency.

"We will not make false promises like the DMK, but we will certainly implement all the necessary development schemes for Thoothukudi," he assured.

AIADMK on Friday released the second list of 127 candidates for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, taking the total number of candidates from the party to 150. The second list offers a mix of sitting MLAs, former MLAs and new faces as the party eyes a return to governance under the leadership of E Palaniswami.

Former state minister B V Ramana has been fielded from Tiruvallur, while Pollachi V Jayaraman, another ex-minister and incumbent MLA, will fight from Pollachi.

Party legislator from Maduranthakam, Maragatham Kumaravel, has also been renominated. Advocate Wing Deputy Secretary Mangulam K Mahendran will contest from Madurai East.

Former MLA K Manickam is fielded from Sholavandan, P Saravanan from Madurai North, and I. Mahendran from Usilampatti.In its first list, AIADMK announced that the party chief Palaniswami will contest from Edappadi. Among other key candidates named in the list were K P Munusamy from Veppanahalli, Dindigul C Srinivasan from Dindigul, Natham R Viswanathan from Natham, S P Velumani from Thondamuthur, and D Jayakumar from Royapuram. The party has named several senior leaders in its first list, including P Balakrishna from Krishnagiri, D Jayakumar from Rayakottai, C V Shanmugam from Hosur, S K Rajendran from Maduranthakam, K P Anbazhagan from Palacode, R K Nagaraj from Pennagaram, and O S Manian from Velur.

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 Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), which includes Congress, DMDK, and other parties. Looking to unseat the ruling alliance are the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) with BJP and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) as allies.

- ANI

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Shreya B
"We will not make false promises like the DMK" – every party says this before elections. The real test is after they come to power. The candidate list seems balanced with old and new faces, which is good.
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Karthik V
As a Tamilian, I'm tired of this blame game between AIADMK and DMK. Both have had their chances. We need development, not just confident statements at the airport. Let's see the manifesto and concrete plans.
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Ananya R
The alliance math is crucial. With BJP and PMK as partners, AIADMK might get some additional support, but DMK's SPA is also strong. Thoothukudi will be an interesting contest to watch! Elections in Tamil Nadu are always full of surprises.
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David E
Interesting to follow state elections from abroad. The confidence is palpable, but predicting a specific vote margin seems like political posturing. Hope the focus remains on governance issues.
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Priya S
Good to see some new faces in the candidate list along with experienced leaders. A mix is necessary for fresh ideas. But ultimately, we need someone who will work for the constituency, not just make headlines.

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