Chennai sources stated that Tamilnadu Chief Minister, Edappadi K. Palaniswami said the AIADMK has forged alliance with the BJP for the Lok Sabha elections to ensure a stable and strong Central government that could enhance the living standard of the people and not compromise on safety of the nation. Meanwhile when campaigning for AIADMK's candidate Thiru Manoj Pandian in the Tirunelveli Lok Sabha constituency said that the DMK president, M K Stalin, instead of campaigning on what he and his party had done for the welfare of the people, has been making false accusations against him and the State government.
Furthermore Mr. Palaniswami, added that unlike the DMK president, the AIADMK leaders including him have been capitalizing on what the AIADMK government had done for people's welfare. Reportedly Mr. Palaniswami, who however, added, that the AIADMK has done whatever was promised by the former Chief Minister, J Jayalalitha in the 2011, 2014 and 2016 general elections. Mr. Palaniswami assured "We will do more in the future," and accusing the DMK and its leader, Stalin of obstructing development and pro-people's initiatives.
Moreover he also promised the implementation of cash dole of Rs 2,000 to all the families below poverty line in Tamilnadu after the elections are over. After listing the various developmental projects sanctioned for Tirunelveli City Corporation, he said under the smart city scheme, the outlay was Rs 807 crore.
