During a rally at the Arulmigu Munthi Vinayagar Temple in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, K Annamalai, the former BJP state president, rallied support for AIADMK candidate Amman K Arjunan. The event attracted large crowds, with attendees displaying party colors and chanting slogans. Annamalai launched a fierce critique of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government, highlighting a rise in crime, including 2,080 sexual assault cases and over 30,000 Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) cases. He accused DMK leaders, particularly Senthil Balaji, of corruption and questioned their qualifications for office. Annamalai asserted that the NDA alliance would secure victory in the upcoming elections, contrasting the AIADMK's history of governance with the DMK's alleged failures. He also criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin for focusing on election promises rather than achievements, and accused DMK MP Kanimozhi of spreading misinformation regarding LPG shortages.