Chennai, April 16 (IANS) Actor-politician Kamal Haasan will campaign in support of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) alliance candidates on April 17 and 19, adding momentum to the ruling front’s high-intensity outreach ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23.
With the campaign entering its final phase, political activity across the State has intensified, with parties stepping up voter engagement in what is shaping up to be a four-cornered contest.
The electoral battle features the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Naam Tamilar Katchi, and actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
Candidates have been actively canvassing support at the grassroots level, interacting with voters in residential areas, marketplaces, and public spaces. Senior leaders and key party functionaries have also been crisscrossing constituencies, participating in rallies, roadshows, and public meetings as part of a whirlwind campaign effort.
According to a statement issued by the DMK General Secretariat, Haasan, who heads the Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), will campaign in select constituencies to bolster support for the alliance.
His participation is expected to resonate particularly among urban voters and youth, segments in which he retains some political influence.
The DMK alliance is relying on its governance record and welfare initiatives to appeal to voters, while the AIADMK-led front is seeking to capitalise on anti-incumbency and coalition strength.
At the same time, Naam Tamilar Katchi and TVK are attempting to position themselves as alternatives, targeting undecided voters and first-time electors.
As the countdown to polling day continues, parties are deploying star campaigners and intensifying outreach to maximise voter turnout in their favour.
The coming days are expected to witness a surge in high-profile campaign events across the State.
The vote count will take place on May 4, when the electoral fate of candidates in all 234 constituencies will be decided.
–IANS
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