Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin during an election campaign in support of party candidates for the upcoming state Assembly polls, in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Sunday, April 6, 2026.  PTI
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2026 TN elections | TN will become regressive state if 'Sanghi group', AIADMK win polls: Udhayanidhi Stalin

He argued that the ensuing election was very crucial in defeating the NDA and voting the DMK to power for more development in the state

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CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu will become a regressive state if the "Sanghi group" and the AIADMK, "which is shielding it", win the April 23 Assembly election, DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin claimed on Wednesday.

Using the word "Sanghi" in obvious reference to the BJP, the deputy CM also called upon people to reject the AIADMK-led NDA in the polls lest the state become regressive.

He argued that the ensuing election was very crucial in defeating the NDA and voting the DMK to power for more development in the state.

"This would also defeat the intentions of a hostile government in Delhi that is disinclined to provide funds to Tamil Nadu," he alleged.

Campaigning for the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance candidates in Avadi and Tiruttani in neighbouring Tiruvallur district, the DMK youth wing leader told party members, "The countdown for polls has begun. We have only 15 days left. Take up door campaign, explain DMK’s programmes and schemes to people and ensure the DMK registers a resounding win."

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