DMK questions BJP for fielding MoS L Murugan in Tamil Nadu polls

DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai slammed the BJP for fielding Union Minister L Murugan in the Tamil Nadu polls, questioning if Nirmala Sitharaman would face the same. He criticized the BJP's 'politics' and predicted a DMK win in 2026.

DMK Questions BJP's 'Politics'

Darvida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai on Sunday questioned the BJP over speculation of Union Minister of State (MoS) L Murugan contesting the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections. Hitting at the BJP, Saravanan Annadurai said, "L Murugan is from the SC community. He is already a minister, so why does the BJP make him contest the election? Will they do the same for Nirmala Sitharaman? She is also a Rajya Sabha MP. This is the politics of the BJP, which is why they have always been rejected in Tamil Nadu. We will win the 2026 elections."

NDA Seat-Sharing Details

In the NDA, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) will contest on 169 seats. The BJP has been allotted 27 seats, followed by the Pattali Makkal Katchi with 18 seats, and the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam with 11 seats.

DMK Alliance and Candidate List

Meanwhile, the DMK on Saturday released its list of candidates for 164 seats. Annadurai said, "Our leader wishes all the candidates who have been announced. They are seeking the blessings of the leader before embarking on their campaign. All of the neutral observers are praising the candidate list."

The DMK will contest 164 out of the 234 constituencies in the state, while 70 seats have been allocated to its alliance partners. These partners include the Congress Party with 28 seats, the Communist Party of India (CPI) with five seats, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) with five seats, VCK with eight seats, and MDMK with four seats. Other smaller parties in the alliance include the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) with 10 seats, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) with two seats, and several other regional parties.

Key Candidates Announced

The party has fielded CM MK Stalin as the candidate for the Kolathur constituency and announced Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni. Other prominent DMK candidates include Mahesh for Kanyakumari, Appavu for Radhapuram, Vahab for Palayamkottai, Kalaikathiravan for Tenkasi, and KKSSR Ramachandran for Aruppukottai.In addition, O Panneerselvam will contest from Bodinayakkanur, and RS Kirthiga Devi has been fielded from Tambaram.

Polling Dates Announced

Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, with counting scheduled for May 4. (ANI)

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