Chandrababu Naidu Critiques DMK-Congress Alliance in Tamil Nadu Campaign

Chandrababu Naidu has intensified his election campaign in Tamil Nadu, targeting the DMK-Congress alliance and questioning their ideological shifts. He criticized their stance on the Women's Reservation Bill, advocating for women's empowerment. Naidu highlighted development plans in Amaravati and expressed confidence in the NDA alliance's success in the upcoming elections. His speeches focus on political contradictions and the need for progressive governance, aiming to rally support for his party. As the elections approach, Naidu's remarks on actor Vijay's political entry add another layer to the campaign dynamics.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 20, 2026, 16:28 IST

Naidu's Campaign Intensifies in Tamil Nadu

Chandrababu Naidu has ramped up his election campaign in Tamil Nadu, launching a direct attack on the alliance between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Indian National Congress. He questioned the ideological shifts within the DMK, noting that the party was originally founded in opposition to Congress, yet now collaborates with them. While addressing public gatherings ahead of the assembly elections, Naidu emphasized that this contradiction reflects a lack of continuity in political values. He urged voters to consider the changes in alliances over time and their implications for governance.

Criticism of DMK and Congress on Women's Reservation Bill

Naidu also raised concerns regarding the Women's Reservation Bill, sharply criticizing the DMK and Congress for opposing it in Parliament. He described the 33% reservation initiated under Narendra Modi's leadership as a progressive step towards women's empowerment. According to him, the parties opposing the bill must answer to women across the nation and justify their stance.

Highlighting Development Initiatives

During his speech, Naidu supported his arguments with examples of development. He referenced plans for a massive airport spanning 5,000 acres in Amaravati, comparing it to the infrastructure levels in Tamil Nadu. He pointed out that cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad are already expanding with multiple airports, while Tamil Nadu has not kept pace with such ambitions. Naidu also recalled his previous visits to the state during J. Jayalalithaa's tenure and expressed confidence in the NDA alliance's victory in the upcoming elections.

Commenting on Actor Vijay's Political Entry

In a nod to actor Vijay and his political aspirations, Naidu remarked that the influence of his party would become evident during the elections. He further stated that Chennai, once a symbol of prestige, has lost its luster in recent years due to a lack of progressive governance. Naidu's campaign speeches focused on a blend of policy, development, and political contradictions, aiming to create a favorable atmosphere for the NDA alliance by highlighting ideological shifts and questioning governance.