Chennai, April 8 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."
Garnering votes for DMK candidate V G Rajendran in Tiruvallur, Udhayanidhi urged the party members to strive hard and ensure the combine won over 200 seats and thereby "create history to protect Tamil Nadu from being defeated by the Delhi team."
"The people should help form the Dravidian model government again for growth. Our Chief Minister M K Stalin will provide greater development in every constituency across the state," he said.
Despite being a candidate seeking reelection from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency, he has been hectically campaigning throughout the state with the aim of DMK setting a record by forming the government under Stalin for second consecutive term, he said.
"So, ensure a big victory by voting for the 'Rising Sun' symbol of the DMK," he appealed.
Udhayanidhi accused the Union government of neglecting Tamil Nadu and omitting it from the Union budget.