On the final day of campaigning, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin urged voters to back the DMK-led alliance, highlighting governance achievements and calling the election crucial for protecting the state’s rights, culture, and development. Polling will be held on April 23

Congress leader KC Venugopal accused the BJP of attempting to “hijack” the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections using AIADMK. He said the polls would be a battle between secularism and divisive politics, expressing confidence in a DMK-Congress alliance victory