India News | Tiruchirappalli Will Play Key Role in DMK's Victory in Tamil Nadu: Minister KN Nehru
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Tamil Nadu Minister KN Nehru on Sunday said that Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) will take all necessary efforts to secure victory for sitting MLA Inigo Irudayaraj if TVK chief Vijay opts for contesting on Tiruchirappalli East seat.
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 29 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Minister KN Nehru on Sunday said Tiruchirappalli will play a key role in ensuring victory for DMK in the state Assembly polls.
"We are confident that the DMK and its alliance partners will win in all constituencies in Tiruchirappalli. We believe the people want MK Stalin to become Chief Minister again, and Tiruchirappalli will play a key role in that win. The DMK-led alliance would secure victory across all 41 constituencies in the delta districts," Nehru told ANI.
Meanwhile, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay on Sunday unveiled the party's manifesto for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, promising "anti-drug protection zones" and a monthly assistance for students.
Addressing a press conference in Chennai, Vijay stressed his vision for a drug-free and self-reliant Tamil Nadu.
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He said anti-drug protection zones" will be established in all schools and colleges across the state. "Our primary goal is to create a drug-free Tamil Nadu," he asserted.
He also assured that all government examinations will be conducted on time without delays.
Vijay announced a monthly assistance of Rs 4,000 for graduates and Rs 2,000 for diploma holders.
Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, covering a total of 234 constituencies in the State. Counting scheduled for May 4. Vijay, who is making an electoral debut with his party, will look to turn the polls into a three-way contest between the Secular Progressive Alliance and the NDA, being the front-runners for victory. (ANI)
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