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The NDA has sealed its Tamil Nadu poll pact, allocating seats among key allies ahead of the April elections. With the AIADMK leading the alliance, leaders project confidence while targeting the ruling bloc’s governance record.
NDA finalises seat sharing for TN polls
Chennai: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Monday confirmed its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. As per the agreement, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will contest 27 seats, while the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) has been allotted 18 seats and the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) will field candidates in 11 constituencies.
The remaining 178 seats will be contested by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, which is leading the alliance in the state.
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The agreement was finalised in Chennai in the presence of senior BJP leader Piyush Goyal and AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami. Both leaders signed the electoral pact at the party headquarters, signalling the alliance’s readiness for the polls.
Speaking after the announcement, Goyal expressed strong confidence in the alliance’s prospects. He said the NDA would perform well in both Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, asserting that voters were seeking change.
He criticised the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and its ally Indian National Congress, alleging governance failures and economic mismanagement. According to him, the electorate is looking for development-focused politics and improved opportunities for youth and women.
Goyal highlighted the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, crediting his long tenure with delivering governance and development. He added that the alliance would campaign on issues such as economic growth, welfare, and support for farmers.
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The NDA also projected Palaniswami as a key leader in the state, positioning him as a candidate capable of steering Tamil Nadu toward development.
Tamil Nadu will go to polls in a single phase on April 23 for all 234 Assembly seats. Meanwhile, neighbouring Puducherry will vote on April 9 for its 30-member Assembly.
