During an election rally in Villupuram, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the general secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) party, promised to investigate the red sand quarry case involving former Minister K. Ponmudy, who was recently acquitted. He accused the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party of corruption, labeling them as the 'fountainhead of corruption' and alleging that Ponmudy's acquittal was based on false testimonies from officials. Palaniswami asserted that once the AIADMK is back in power, they will take action against those who provided false evidence. He also criticized the DMK's alliances, suggesting that they are ideologically mismatched and that the AIADMK coalition is stronger. Additionally, he pledged to revive a desalination project for Villupuram district that was previously halted by the DMK government, emphasizing his commitment to addressing local issues if elected.