Published Apr 21, 2026 | 5:00 PM ⚊ Updated Apr 21, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Edappadi K Palaniswami. (X)
Synopsis: He further claimed that law and order in Tamil Nadu has deteriorated, that women are unsafe, and that students and youth are increasingly falling prey to drug abuse. He said that this “family rule” must be removed, and appealed to voters to support that change through their votes.
AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami has released a video message to the public, similar to Chief Minister MK Stalin, urging people to vote and stating that casting one’s vote is a democratic duty.
In the video, he alleged that the entire state of Tamil Nadu has been “mortgaged” for the benefit of a single family, in an apparent reference to the Chief Minister’s family.
He further claimed that law and order in Tamil Nadu has deteriorated, that women are unsafe, and that students and youth are increasingly falling prey to drug abuse. He said that this “family rule” must be removed, and appealed to voters to support that change through their votes.
Palaniswami also highlighted that it was the AIADMK government that introduced several welfare schemes such as Amma Canteens and Amma Clinics.
He urged voters to support the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to bring the AIADMK back to power, expressing confidence that the party would secure a clear majority and form a government on its own.
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