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Mallikarjun Kharge exuded confidence of Congress-led alliances securing majorities in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, while outperforming exit polls in Assam. He cited tough contests in Puducherry and West Bengal, alleging BJP intimidation, with results for five states due May 4

In Tamil Nadu, over 5.73 crore voters will decide the fate of 4,023 candidates in Assembly polls. DMK and AIADMK lead a high-stakes contest amid tight security and voter turnout efforts

Mallikarjun Kharge alleged delimitation is being misused to divide opposition votes, not empower women. He criticised Narendra Modi over delays in implementing reservation and backed M. K. Stalin ahead of April 23 polls

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attacked the DMK and Congress over the defeat of the Women’s Reservation Bill, reaffirming BJP’s commitment to 33% quota. He also accused DMK of corruption and promised policy changes if NDA comes to power

AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami accused the DMK of opposing the women reservation bill and said women voters would not forgive the ruling party, while also targeting the state government on delimitation concerns, law and order, and welfare issues

Opposition parties, undeterred by earlier rejections, are drafting a fresh notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Leaders from Congress, Trinamool Congress, Samajwadi Party, and DMK are coordinating efforts to gather at least 200 MPs’ signatures.

Bharatiya Janata Party criticised Opposition parties after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 on women’s reservation failed in Lok Sabha. PM Narendra Modi blamed Congress, DMK, TMC, and SP for blocking the Bill, calling it a setback to women’s representation efforts

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay claimed the party is gaining strong grassroots support across Tamil Nadu while accusing the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam of blocking campaign permissions and spreading misinformation, asserting that a “people’s movement” will challenge ruling-party dominance in the upcoming polls

Edappadi K Palaniswami attacked the ruling DMK at a Coimbatore rally, framing the 2026 Assembly polls as a fight against dynasty politics, asserting the AIADMK-led NDA will oust the “anti-people” government, while praising Narendra Modi’s leadership

Kanimozhi Karunanidhi criticised AIADMK for supporting a delimitation-linked bill, alleging it harms Tamil Nadu’s interests. She backed immediate women’s reservation without delimitation, while claiming Opposition unity blocked the Centre’s proposal in Parliament

Rahul Gandhi accused the AIADMK of functioning under BJP influence, alleging proxy rule attempts in Tamil Nadu. He defended the Congress-DMK alliance, criticised the Centre’s political approach, and highlighted Opposition unity against a contested reservation-linked bill

Udhayanidhi Stalin accused the BJP-led Centre of withholding funds and curbing state rights, while promising expanded welfare schemes ahead of polls, including increased aid for women, student benefits, and new subsidies for households

The Central Government has strongly countered Opposition claims, particularly from the DMK, that southern states will face injustice in the upcoming delimitation exercise. Officials emphasised that reforms are designed to expand representation nationwide, with Tamil Nadu’s Lok Sabha seats set to rise significantly.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the DMK government in Tamil Nadu of promoting corruption and misgovernance, while urging BJP workers to reach voters. He said people are looking towards the NDA for change and highlighted central welfare initiatives

DMK MP P Wilson alleged that the FCRA Amendment Bill targets Christian institutions and was introduced during Easter to create fear. He criticised the Centre’s intent and said the DMK would oppose the legislation in Parliament

TVK chief Vijay filed his nomination for Tiruchirappalli East on April 2, after a massive roadshow that halted city traffic. He will contest against DMK and AIADMK candidates ahead of the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin filed his nomination from Kolathur constituency in Chennai and expressed confidence of securing a fourth consecutive victory. He also held a brief roadshow and released a book highlighting his achievements in the constituency

Actor-politician Vijay and senior TVK leaders are set to contest from Chennai constituencies in the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, targeting the DMK stronghold, with Vijay likely to enter the fray from Perambur as the party prepares its candidate list

DMK president and Chief Minister M K Stalin appears confident of securing a second term, banking on welfare initiatives, the Dravidian governance model and alliance unity. However, criticism over dynasty politics, unfulfilled promises and new political challengers remain concerns ahead of polls

DMK and Congress began formal seat-sharing talks for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with Congress seeking more than 25 seats, a Rajya Sabha berth, and a share in power