7 months ago
Modi Launches NDA Campaign in Tamil Nadu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Maduranthakam in Tamil Nadu to start the NDA's election campaign.
He said the people of Tamil Nadu want to change the government because they think the current DMK government is corrupt.
Modi and other NDA leaders, including EPS from AIADMK, Dhinakaran from AMMK, and Ramadoss from PMK, spoke at a big rally.
They promised better governance and development if the NDA wins.
There were many security measures for Modi's visit.
The NDA wants to show that they are a strong team that can bring good changes to Tamil Nadu.
Modi also accused the DMK of promoting corruption, mafia, and crime, and called for a 'double engine' government to support Tamil Nadu's growth.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the NDA's election campaign in Maduranthakam, Tamil Nadu.
Modi accused the DMK government of corruption, mafia, and crime, coining the term 'CMC' to describe the party.
NDA leaders, including AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, AMMK chief TTV Dhinakaran, and PMK's Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, participated in the rally.
Modi emphasized the need for a 'double engine' government to support Tamil Nadu's growth and progress.
Elaborate security arrangements were in place for Modi's visit to Maduranthakam.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), TTV Dhinakaran, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, G K Vasan, AIADMK, AMMK, PMK, TMC-M, IJK
- What
- Launch of NDA's election campaign in Tamil Nadu
- Where
- Maduranthakam, Tamil Nadu
- When
- Friday, January 23, 2026
- Why
- To consolidate NDA's political presence and highlight DMK's alleged corruption
Key facts
- Event
- NDA's election campaign launch in Tamil Nadu
- Location
- Maduranthakam, Tamil Nadu
- Key Figures
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), TTV Dhinakaran, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, G K Vasan
- Significance
- Potential political change in Tamil Nadu
- Accusations
- Corruption, Mafia, Crime (CMC) in DMK government
- NDA's Goal
- Stable governance and accelerated development
- Security
- Elaborate security arrangements in place
- Distance from Chennai
- 87 km
Timeline
Megha Reddy's support for govt schools boosts EPS's NDA confidence.
EPS counters DMK, launches 'Ezhuchi Payanam' campaign.
Emboldened, EPS announces major rally in Madurantakam.
NDA's EPS to strengthen position in Tamil Nadu rally.
Quotes
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India and leader of the BJP
“Tamil Nadu now has a government that has nothing to do with democracy and accountability. The DMK government is only serving one family. If someone has to rise within the party, they only have three or four routes: dynasty, corruption, abusing women or abusing our culture.”
NDTV
“There have been allegations of people in the DMK being hand-in-glove with the drug mafia. Every vote you cast in favour of the NDA will be a vote to free Tamil Nadu of the drug menace.”
NDTV
Edapaddi K Palaniswami
AIADMK General Secretary and NDA's Chief Ministerial candidate for Tamil Nadu
“It is a ‘corrupt’ governance.”
thehindubusinessline.com
TTV Dinakaran
Leader of AMMK and NDA alliance partner
“They may have fought in the past, but have now buried the hatchet and come together under the Prime Minister to ensure that the DMK is ousted and that EPS is appointed as the CM of the State.”
thehindubusinessline.com
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