‘DMK Govt’s Countdown Has Started': PM Modi Launches Scathing Attack at NDA Rally in Tamil Nadu – Key Highlights
PM Modi launched the National Democratic Alliance's campaign with a rally in Maduranthakam as the coalition unites multiple regional parties to challenge DMK's governance.
- On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the NDA's Assembly election campaign at Maduranthakam, saying Tamil Nadu is ready to `bid farewell` to the `corrupt` Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government.
- To capitalise on anti-incumbency, the NDA moved to launch a united campaign in Tamil Nadu, pushing to consolidate smaller parties and bringing AMMK general secretary TTV Dhinakaran into the fold ahead of polls.
- A seven-tier security grid deployed about 3,500 police personnel, and the PM was expected to land in Chennai around 3.30 pm, flying by helicopter to the Grand Southern Trunk Road open ground, Maduranthagam, amid heavy-vehicle and traffic restrictions on GST Road.
- The exchange sharpened campaign stakes as Chief Minister M.K. Stalin rebutted Modi's visit timing and pending Rs 3,458 crore Samagra Shiksha allocation, while NDA leaders said the rally could clarify the alliance and boost forming the next state government.
- NDA hopes Modi's star power will rally voters in the coming months, while talks with DMDK and O Panneerselvam keep the alliance map fluid amid shifting political arithmetic behind the rally.
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‘DMK govt’s countdown has started': PM Modi launches scathing attack at NDA rally in Tamil Nadu – Key Highlights
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Modi vs. Stalin: The Battle for Tamil Nadu Votes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches NDA's election campaign in Tamil Nadu, criticizing the incumbent DMK government for alleged corruption. Chief Minister M K Stalin counters, accusing Modi of betrayal and timing visits only for elections. The state is set for a political showdown ahead of the Assembly elections.
PM Modi in Chennai, TN Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Chengalpattu to kick off Tamil Nadu polls campaign
PM Modi roadshow in Chennai, Tamil Nadu LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Madurantakam near Chennai on Friday as NDA projects a united front to take on the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu. PM Modi is set to address a large gathering in Madurantakam at around 3 pm today. He is also expected to announce the NDA’s CM candidate for Tamil Nadu as part of his rally.
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