BJP and its allies unstoppable in Tamil Nadu now, says Nadda
People of Tamil Nadu are tired of the DMK and the AIADMK and are looking for a change, says the BJP national president while campaigning in Ramanathapuram district, seeking votes for O. Panneerselvam, who is contesting as an Independent
The people of Tamil Nadu are tired of the DMK and the AIADMK, and are looking for a change and this will come through the victory of the BJP, as the BJP and its allies are unstoppable now, said BJP national president J.P. Nadda on Tuesday.
Speaking at an election rally organised in Paramakudi in Ramanathapuram district, Mr. Nadda sought support for O. Panneerselvam, former Chief Minister, who is contesting as an Independent candidate with the BJP’s support. Mr. Nadda said that people who traditionally voted for the Dravidian parties were irked by the corrupt practices and maladministration in Tamil Nadu over the past ve decades.
After seeing for themselves the 10-year rule at the Centre from 2014 onwards, the public, including rst-time voters, were convinced about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s prowess, Mr. Nadda said. The country had moved forward in every sphere, he claimed, and added that the Union government’s plan was to take the Indian economy to the top three at the global level. This could be achieved only by Mr. Modi, he said and added that the goal of 400plus seats for the BJP and its allies in the country would become a reality on June 4.
The people in Tamil Nadu were impressed by Mr.
Modi’s performance and the popular slogan was “We Want Modi” and thus, victory for the BJP and its alliance candidates in Tamil Nadu could not be stopped by their political opponents, he said.
Showering encomiums on Mr. Panneerselvam, the BJP leader said that he was a veteran in Tamil Nadu politics and by electing him from Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency, the people would benet as more projects would be sanctioned to the State by New Delhi.
In his address, Mr. Panneerselvam thanked the BJP president and Mr. Modi for giving him an opportunity to contest from Ramanathapuram. He promised that if elected, he would settle in Ramanathapuram and be accessible to the people.
“You will all witness a new Ramanathapuram,” he said.
Modalities would be explored for establishing an airport in Theni under UDAN (regional connectivity scheme), said AMMK leader and Theni Lok Sabha constituency candidate T.T.V. Dhinakaran.
Speaking to media persons on Tuesday, he said that if elected to the Parliament, the NDA government, under the leadership of Narendra Modi, would provide overall growth in all spheres. Without disturbing the fertile area, the land for airport would be identied.
“With my vast experience, I can bring in change for good. Due to Mr Modi’s commitment, not only Theni but the entire State will stand to benet,” he said.
“In the last three weeks of campaign, I could see Theni district needed promotion of horticulture, agro-based units and cold storage facilities.
Marginal farmers must be given encouragement as the district has copious water. There are numerous schemes in the Union government for them and they would be brought to Theni, Mr. Dhinakaran added.