BJP's Annamalai Claims DMK Will Struggle in Coimbatore Elections

Original: DMK cadre will ensure that Senthilbalaji losses in Coimbatore, claims Annamalai

The Hindu•Apr 6, 20262 min

In a Nutshell

K. Annamalai, former State president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), asserted that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its candidate V. Senthilbalaji will face defeat in Coimbatore during the upcoming Assembly elections. He highlighted the involvement of independent candidates and criticized the Tamil Nadu government's clarity on key projects.

Key Points

01Annamalai predicts DMK's V. Senthilbalaji will lose in Coimbatore.
0218 independent candidates from Karur are contesting, allegedly to distribute freebies.
03Annamalai questions the Tamil Nadu government's transparency on the Detailed Project Report.
04The BJP plans to support Coimbatore's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
05The NDA aims to replicate successful governance models from Andhra Pradesh in Tamil Nadu.

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Full Summary

K. Annamalai, the former State president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claimed that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its candidate V. Senthilbalaji will lose the upcoming Assembly elections in Coimbatore. Speaking to the media in Coimbatore city, Annamalai emphasized that Senthilbalaji is the only candidate aiming for victory in the constituency. He mentioned that 18 independent candidates from Karur have filed nominations, alleging they will distribute freebies to sway voters. Annamalai also criticized Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's comments regarding the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) Bill, which has been withdrawn, and expressed concerns about the lack of clarity on whether the Tamil Nadu government has resubmitted the Detailed Project Report for Coimbatore and Madurai. He highlighted the BJP's commitment to supporting Coimbatore's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and mentioned that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is focused on winning the elections and implementing key projects, such as the Coimbatore metro rail.

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