PM Modi says Tamil Nadu could have ‘double-engine NDA authorities’ after 2026 Meeting polls

Kickstarting the Nationwide Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) Meeting election marketing campaign from Madurantakam in Tamil Nadu on Friday (January 23, 2026), Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out on the ruling DMK, and mentioned the countdown for its exit has begun and a “double-engine NDA authorities” will likely be fashioned within the State.

Mr. Modi took a number of jibes on the DMK, saying the social gathering has betrayed the belief of individuals and alleged it’s concerned in corruption.

“You gave DMK a full majority twice, however they broke the belief of the folks of Tamil Nadu. DMK made heaps of guarantees however delivered zero work. Individuals are actually calling the DMK authorities the CMC authorities. CMC authorities means a authorities that promotes ‘Corruption, Mafia, and Crime.’ The folks of Tamil Nadu have now made up their minds to uproot each DMK and CMC. Right here, a double-engine NDA authorities is for certain to come back to energy,” the Prime Minister claimed.

He went on to allege: “The DMK authorities serves the pursuits of a single household quite than the folks of the State. Alternatives for development inside the DMK appear restricted, typically favouring these linked by dynasty or these keen to have interaction in corruption, violence in opposition to ladies, or disrespect of our tradition. In consequence, solely people who’re keen to take part in such behaviours are being promoted inside the social gathering. This has had critical penalties for Tamil Nadu.”

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Mr. Modi was of the view that the “huge crowd” current current on the venue was sending a powerful message in Tamil Nadu and the nation. “The message that Tamil Nadu is now prepared for a change. The State needs liberation from misrule of DMK and needs the BJP-NDA authorities,” he mentioned.

Lashing out on the DMK over the Thirupparankundram Lord Murugan temple Karthigai deepam lamp lighting row, Mr. Modi mentioned, “our leaders stood by devotees’ rights, the DMK left no stone unturned for vote financial institution politics.” The social gathering didn’t even spare the court docket.

“NDA household’s senior leaders have come collectively to resolve the destiny of Tamil Nadu. They’re right here with one resolve, that we now have to liberate Tamil Nadu from the DMK authorities. We’ve to make Tamil Nadu a Viksit (developed), protected and corruption-free State. I can clearly see that the countdown of DMK’s exit has begun,” he added.

AIADMK basic secretary Edappadi Palaniswami slammed the DMK-led authorities saying its solely achievement was “corruption” and to “perpetuate dynasty rule” in Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister M.Ok. Stalin who elevated his son Udhayanidhi as his deputy, was eager solely on seeing his son because the Chief Minister, he mentioned.

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) basic secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran mentioned his social gathering had wholeheartedly joined the NDA to unseat the ruling DMK and never beneath “coercion”. Although he might have variations with the AIADMK management (Edappadi Ok. Palaniswami), he mentioned he didn’t need these to come back in the way in which of public welfare or efforts to finish the DMK rule within the State.