Chennai, April 2 Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said on Thursday that the people of the state would give a clear endorsement to the good governance of the DMK government, enabling the party to return to power for the second consecutive term.
Udhayanidhi, who is seeking re-election from the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Assembly constituency in Chennai, said he would win by a significant margin this time as well.
The Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23.
"The people of this constituency gave me the first opportunity in the 2021 Assembly election to serve them. I have been with the people during the Covid, rains, and on all occasions, ensuring development and responding to their requests. I am sure that the people will give a clear mandate to the DMK-led alliance this time as well," Udhayanidhi told reporters during his campaign in the city.
The 48-year-old DMK youth wing secretary filed his nomination papers earlier in the day, seeking to contest for the second time from the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency, and then embarked on his campaign in the evening.
Asked about his chances of victory, Udhayanidhi replied, "I will certainly try and win by a significant margin. Chennai is the stronghold of the DMK. Our Chief Minister M K Stalin and the state government have launched several initiatives, including stormwater drainage. The people will support the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and give a clear mandate this time as well."
Accompanied by party leaders and cadres, Udhayanidhi undertook a door-to-door campaign highlighting the DMK's achievements during the last five years.
