In Tamil Nadu, the current election season is marked by a noticeable decline in traditional street-corner meetings, a staple of past campaigns. Veteran DMK campaigner Kavignar Tamildasan, who has been active for over fifty years, observes that the golden era of oratory seems to be fading. Factors such as rising campaign expenditures, reduced public interest, and the popularity of social media are contributing to this shift. Candidates now prefer door-to-door campaigning and recorded speeches broadcasted through autorickshaws to reach voters effectively. N Ezhilan, a DMK candidate, notes that the campaign duration has been shortened from nearly two months to just three weeks, complicating the logistics of organizing street meetings. AIADMK's Jawhar Ali highlights that the public now shows more interest in celebrity appearances than political speeches, prompting parties to adjust their strategies. The Election Commission of India’s regulations on campaign expenditure further discourage traditional meetings, leading to a transformation in how candidates engage with the electorate.