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packed schedule of covering 20 more locations before 10 pm.

In his speech, Annamalai emphasises the need for another five years for Prime Minister Modi, stating that he has led India for a decade and deserves continued support. He expresses confidence that the nation will grant him and the BJP 400 seats. Highlighting Tamil Nadu’s role in the initial phase of voting, he calls for Coimbatore to lead in supporting the BJP. Annamalai pledges to act as a direct bridge between the people and the BJP government in Delhi if elected.

Annamalai then scrutinises the past MPs representing Coimbatore, including the incumbent P R Natarajan, questioning their contributions to the city.

Referring to himself as a ‘son of the soil’, Annamalai addresses the issue of the drug menace in the state and vows to establish an office of the Narcotics Control Bureau in Coimbatore within 100 days of assuming office as the MP.

Atop the specially outfitted campaign vehicle, Annamalai continues to greet supporters as the convoy advances to the next destination. There, he urges those gathered to cast their votes on April 19 to propel Coimbatore to the top position among Indian cities, while encouraging voters to select the first name (Annamalai) on the EVM.

Moving into residential areas within the Singanallur assembly constituency, Annamalai draws crowds as people step out of their homes and workplaces to catch a glimpse of him.

Annamalai attributes the BJP’s growing support to the middle class and the newfound determination of previously silent voters. He exudes confidence in the BJP’s prospects, anticipating that it will surpass all other political parties individually in Southern and Western Tamil Nadu.

However, in the lead-up to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, one name continues to reverberate across Coimbatore and Karur constituencies: Senthil Balaji, despite his confinement as undertrial number 001440 at Puzhal Central prison in Chennai. Known for his political clout in the Kongu belt of western Tamil Nadu, Balaji’s influence remains palpable even behind bars, sparking various speculations about his role in shaping the political landscape.

Rumours abound regarding Balaji’s purported involvement in advising the DMK leadership on key electoral decisions,