Candidates of various political parties file papers for Coimbatore, Tiruppur LS seats
AIADMK’s Singai G. Ramachandran and Naam Tamilar Katchi’s M. Kalamani filed nominations for Coimbatore; CPI candidate K. Subbarayan, AIADMK contestant P. Arunachalam, BJP’s A.P. Muruganandam and NTK’s Seethalakshmi submitted the papers for Tiruppur
AIADMK’s candidate for Coimbatore Lok Sabha constituency Singai G. Ramachandran, accompanied by former AIADMK minister and legislator S.P. Velumani, filed his nominations at the Collectorate here on Monday.
Shortly after, Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) contender for the Coimbatore constituency, M. Kalamani, submitted her nominations. This was then followed by K. Velmurugan of the Bahujan Samaj Party. At first, NTK cadre were stopped by the Coimbatore City Police as they attempted to take out a rally towards the Coimbatore Collectorate. Eventually, as per election regulations, only limited supporters were permitted to proceed for the filing of nominations.
Addressing the media, Mr. Ramachandran said, “Under the framework of ‘Vision 2030’, our agenda aims to propel Coimbatore towards comprehensive development, addressing the pressing needs of its residents, particularly the issue of water scarcity.”
“Candidates originating from Karur and Chennai may not fully comprehend the challenges unique to our town. Having been raised in Coimbatore, I
possess an intimate understanding of the peoples’ concerns,” he said.
Expressing confidence in the AIADMK’s electoral prospects, Mr. Ramachandran projected an anticipated victory with a margin of two lakh votes in the Lok Sabha election.
Tiruppur
CPI candidate and sitting MP K. Subbarayan, AIADMK contestant P. Arunachalam, BJP candidate
A.P. Muruganandam and Naam Tamizhar Katchi candidate Seethalakshmi submitted the nomination papers to District Collector and Chief Electoral Officer T. Christuraj.
Mr. Subbarayan filed his papers flanked by Minister for Information and Publicity M.P. Saminathan, Congress Urban unit president R. Krishnan, CPI(M) State Committee Member Kamaraj, and representatives of other supporting
parties. “The contest is between democracy and totalitarianism,” K. Subbarayan said, exuding confidence that he would emerge victorious under the leadership of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
Mr. Arunachalam, who belongs to Periyavettuvapalayam near Perundurai, is the Secretary of Erode Suburban East District MGR Youth Wing. After he filed the papers, Mr. Sengottaiyan. who earlier led a procession of AIADMK partymen accompanying the party candidate. told reporters that the “AIADMK will again prove that Kongu region is the party’s fort”.
Like these two contestants, Mr. Muruganandam also garlanded the statue of freedom fighter Tiruppur Kumaran before proceeding to file nomination papers. A flutter arose when his partymen smeared ashes on the forehead part of the statue.
The BJP would be elected for a third term and address the persisting issues, Mr. Muruganandam said.
Ms. Seethalakshmni said she would work for securing projects for the economic development and take measures for environment upkeep. BSP candidate Palani, and an Independent candidate M.R. Senguttuvan, also filed their nominations along with dummy candidates of the mainstream parties.