NDA to Launch Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Campaign with PM Modi Rally in Madurantakam

Jan 2026 : With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections approaching, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to formally launch its campaign with a high-profile rally addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Madurantakam on Friday. The announcement was made by Nainar Nagenthran, BJP state president and legislative party leader, signalling the alliance’s intention to mount an aggressive challenge to the ruling DMK.

The rally, located along the Chennai-Tindivanam highway, will be the NDA’s first major public meeting ahead of the elections and is expected to attract large crowds and volunteers from across the state. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to deliver a special election speech, outlining the NDA’s vision and strategies for Tamil Nadu. Leaders from NDA constituent parties, including the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC), and the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK), are expected to attend.

Speaking to reporters, Nagenthran said the rally would mark the beginning of the NDA’s electoral campaign in Tamil Nadu. “On January 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the NDA campaign in Madurantakam. He will participate in the meeting to send home the anti-people DMK government currently ruling Tamil Nadu,” he said.

When asked about the final list of NDA alliance partners, including the possible inclusion of T.T.V. Dhinakaran’s AMMK, former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, and the DMDK, Nagenthran refrained from naming specific parties or leaders. However, he hinted at a visible display of unity at the rally, stating, “You can see that on the stage on January 23. All leaders will find a place on the stage during the Prime Minister’s visit.”

Nagenthran also addressed the ongoing debate between the DMK and AIADMK regarding allegations of “copied” election promises. Defending AIADMK’s manifesto proposals, he highlighted that party leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami had promised Rs 1,500 monthly assistance for women in the previous election, which has now been increased to Rs 2,000. “It cannot be called a copy simply because a similar scheme exists,” he said, adding that “a massive change is going to happen in the minds of the people.”

The Madurantakam rally is expected to set the tone for the NDA’s campaign, demonstrating alliance unity and presenting its electoral agenda to Tamil Nadu voters ahead of the assembly polls.