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Tamilisai Soundararajan Confident of NDA Win, Seeks Women's Voice in TN Assembly

BJP candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan expressed confidence in an NDA victory in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections after casting her vote in Chennai. She urged voters to support her candidature to ensure women's voices are better heard in the Legislative Assembly. Soundararajan is contesting from the Mylapore constituency against DMK's sitting MLA Dha. Velu, aiming to bring the seat back to the NDA fold. Polling is underway with the DMK, AIADMK-led NDA, and actor Vijay's new party TVK in a three-way contest.

Key Points: Tamilisai Soundararajan on NDA's Tamil Nadu Poll Prospects

  • BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan seeks Mylapore seat
  • Aims to represent women in Assembly
  • Seat was held by BJP from 2001-2006
  • Polling underway for 2026 Tamil Nadu elections
  • Contest features DMK, NDA, and Vijay's TVK
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"Women's voice should be heard more in Assembly": Tamilisai Soundararajan says NDA to win Tamil Nadu polls

BJP's Tamilisai Soundararajan, contesting from Mylapore, expresses confidence in NDA victory and emphasizes amplifying women's voices in the Assembly.

"Women's voice should be heard more in Assembly": Tamilisai Soundararajan says NDA to win Tamil Nadu polls
"Women's voice should be heard more in the Assembly - Tamilisai Soundararajan"

Chennai, April 23

BJP candidate from Mylapore constituency in Tamil Nadu, Tamilisai Soundararajan, on Thursday exuded confidence in the NDA for victory in the elections, urging voters to support her candidature to represent women in the Legislative Assembly.

Speaking to ANI after casting her vote in Chennai, Soundararajan said she also wished Chief Minister MK Stalin.

The BJP leader said, "Women's voice should be heard more in the Assembly, so all the voters should support my candidature because I want to be a representative of the voiceless. People are happy that I am contesting here, and their mood is for a change and to bring NDA."

"I just wished MK Stalin, because he is the Chief Minister and here, he is a voter and a candidate. This is the beauty of democracy," she added.

Former Telangana and Puducherry Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan is contesting on the BJP ticket from Mylapore against DMK's sitting MLA Dha. Velu. While the DMK is backing infrastructure projects in Mylapore, Soundararajan aims to bring the seat back to the NDA camp.

The seat was held by the BJP from 2001 to 2006, after which AIADMK won it thrice consecutively. In the last elections in 2021, Dha. Velu defeated AIADMK's R Nataraj by a margin of 12,633 (8.3 per cent) votes.

Meanwhile, AMMK candidate Gnanasekar, contesting from the Tirupattur Assembly constituency, cast his vote at Polling Booth Number 103 at the Government Boys Higher Secondary School.

Polling for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections began today amid tight security. At 9 am, Tamil Nadu recorded 17.69 per cent voter turnout.

Tiruppur district recorded the highest turnout with 20.38 per cent voting, while Chennai district registered a turnout of 16.51 per cent, and Erode recorded 19.55 per cent turnout.

With the DMK banking on its Dravidian 2.0 model, the AIADMK-led NDA is fighting for a comeback. Actor-turned-politician Vijay is also set to make his electoral debut with his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which could turn the contest into a three-way fight.

The counting of votes will take place on May 4.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Wishing the opponent CM is a good gesture, shows maturity. But let's be real, the main issue in Mylapore is infrastructure and water problems. Hope whichever candidate wins actually delivers on the ground and not just gives speeches.
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Arjun K
The NDA's confidence seems high, but Tamil Nadu has its own political culture. With Vijay's TVK entering, it's a complete wild card. This election is going to be very interesting! The low initial turnout in Chennai is a bit worrying though.
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Sarah B
As an observer, I appreciate her message about women's voices. However, using "representative of the voiceless" as a campaign slogan is common. Voters should look at her track record as Governor and what concrete policies she's proposing.
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Karthik V
Mylapore is a prestigious seat. BJP winning it back after so long would be a big statement. But the DMK has done visible work there. It will come down to local issues and the candidate's personal connect. The margin was thin last time!
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Meera T
While I support more women in the Assembly, I hope the focus remains on development for all. The "mood for change" she mentions needs to be proven. Let's see what the people of Mylapore decide. Every vote counts! 🇮🇳

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