AIADMK-BJP alliance will make Tamil Nadu ‘retrogressive’, warns Udhayanidhi Stalin NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday launched a sharp attack on the opposition AIADMK-led NDA, as reported by PTI. He warned voters that voting them to power would make the state “retrogressive” and urged voters to choose the DMK combine to sustain the pace of growth.Addressing a poll campaign in Villupuram in support of party candidates Lakshmanan (Villupuram) and Gowtham Dravidamani (Vanur), the DMK youth wing secretary appealed to the people to “annihilate” the AIADMK and BJP in the upcoming assembly elections. Watch TN Election Battle: TVK Challenges DMK Stronghold in High-Stakes Chennai Contest “Prove in this election that the AIADMK and its ally the BJP have no space in Tamil Nadu. Annihilate them in the polls, and wisely choose the DMK to sustain the pace of growth in the state,” he said.Udhayanidhi alleged that the AIADMK had “conspired” to halt the monthly entitlement scheme for women heads of families, urging voters to reject the opposition party in the April 23 election.The deputy chief minister announced that the DMK would launch an Rs 8,000 coupon scheme for homemakers immediately after forming the government.Recalling the DMK’s performance in the previous election, Udhayanidhi pushed for a clean sweep this time.”During the previous election we won four out of seven seats in this district. Ensure we secure all the seven assembly constituencies this time,” he urged.Elections for 234 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23. The DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance is seeking to retain power, while the AIADMK-led NDA is attempting to stage a comeback.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPatna Posters Push Nishant Kumar As Next Chief Minister Of BiharDelhi To Dehradun In 2.5 Hours? PM To Flag Off India’s New Expressway That Opens New Era Of SpeedWomen’s Quota Bill Back In Focus As PM Modi Urges Parties To Unite For Historic Parliament Move’India Guides World Through Crises’: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s Big Message Amid US-Iran DeadlockNoida Worker Protest Over Pay Turns Violent As Dispute Escalates Into Chaos, Police Use Tear GasDelimitation Row Heats Up As Sonia Gandhi Slams Modi Govt Over Timing, Process Of Women’s Quota BillIran Lauds India’s Stand After US Talks, Says Strait Of Hormuz Belongs To All NationsUS-Iran Deal HITS DEAD END, Trump SHIFTS TO Pakistan Praise, Replays India-Pak War ClaimMEA Slams China’s ‘Mischievous Attempts’, Rejects Fictitious Names to Arunachal Pradesh LocationsUAE Visit: Jaishankar Conveys PM Modi’s Thanks, Highlights India’s Role In Regional Stability123PhotostoriesFrom net worth of approximately Rs 215 crore to a luxurious house in Mumbai: Samay Raina’s lavish lifestyleChilling space facts that will stay in your mind long after readingAbhishek Sharma’s crores worth Chandigarh house is a sanctuary of family comfort, his rising cricket career and a beautiful puja roomHow parents can manage kids’ junk food cravings9 food destinations that should be on every foodie’s bucket list6 stunning buildings designed by women architects that are marvels of creativityWhy did Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle always swear by white sarees – Faith, fashion, or strategy?Bengaluru–Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper service coming soon; what we knowNoida turns warzone: Cars torched, stones rain down as workers’ protest spirals into violenceWhy do you keep getting sick every few weeks?123Hot PicksIran war ceasefirePAN Card application 2026Purple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingUS Iran talksIPL Schedule this weekUK Doctors NewsMorgan StanleyTim DavidJasprit BumrahIPL Points TableRohit SharmaSara TendulkarHardik Pandya
AIADMK-BJP alliance will make Tamil Nadu ‘retrogressive’, warns Udhayanidhi Stalin
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday launched a sharp attack on the opposition AIADMK-led NDA, as reported by PTI. He warned voters that voting them to power would make the state “retrogressive” and urged voters to choose the DMK combine to sustain the pace of growth.Addressing a poll campaign in Villupuram in support of party candidates Lakshmanan (Villupuram) and Gowtham Dravidamani (Vanur), the DMK youth wing secretary appealed to the people to “annihilate” the AIADMK and BJP in the upcoming assembly elections.
“Prove in this election that the AIADMK and its ally the BJP have no space in Tamil Nadu. Annihilate them in the polls, and wisely choose the DMK to sustain the pace of growth in the state,” he said.Udhayanidhi alleged that the AIADMK had “conspired” to halt the monthly entitlement scheme for women heads of families, urging voters to reject the opposition party in the April 23 election.The deputy chief minister announced that the DMK would launch an Rs 8,000 coupon scheme for homemakers immediately after forming the government.Recalling the DMK’s performance in the previous election, Udhayanidhi pushed for a clean sweep this time.“During the previous election we won four out of seven seats in this district. Ensure we secure all the seven assembly constituencies this time,” he urged.Elections for 234 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23. The DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance is seeking to retain power, while the AIADMK-led NDA is attempting to stage a comeback.
