While campaigning for DMK candidate Bhoominathan in the Madurai South constituency, Kanimozhi said, “People are not ready to vote for you (NDA). They are prepared to support the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and our alliance, which is capable of fulfilling the promises it has made under our Chief Minister. The people are ready to vote for those who will safeguard the future of Tamil people and Tamil children.”

She described the alliance as “policy-based” rather than opportunistic and criticised AIADMK general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami for allying with the BJP despite earlier statements to the contrary. “Our alliance is a policy-based alliance. It is not a shifting or opportunistic alliance. It is a people-centric coalition that will continue its journey with commitment and stability. Years ago, Edappadi Palaniswami had declared that he would never, under any circumstances, form an alliance with the BJP. But today, they are standing together on the same stage, hand in hand. They come to seek votes based on such contradictions,” Kanimozhi said.

Addressing allegations that the DMK is “anti-Hindu,” she cited the renovation of over 4,000 temples during the current state government's tenure. “The BJP claims that the DMK is against Hindus. However, the reality speaks otherwise. Under this government, more than 4,000 temples have undergone consecration ceremonies (Kumbabhishekam), marking a significant achievement. This stands as clear evidence of the work carried out by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government,” she stated.

Kanimozhi also highlighted the implementation of welfare schemes, noting that 1.31 crore women currently receive monthly assistance under the DMK government. “In the last election, we promised to provide Rs 1,000 as a monthly assistance to women, and we fulfilled that promise. Today, in Tamil Nadu, 1 crore 31 lakh women are benefiting. In the next term, if we return to power, this assistance will be increased to Rs 2,000,” she announced.

She criticised the Central government over rising prices and supply issues of LPG cylinders, questioning the effectiveness of the ‘Make in India’ initiative. “Even after the war, many countries have continued to function without any shortage of gas cylinders. However, under Prime Minister Modi’s ‘Make in India’ claims, even LPG cylinders are not truly made in India but are largely imported from abroad. As a result, today there is uncertainty about how long gas supplies will last. Many lodges and restaurants are struggling; the price of gas has nearly doubled, putting them under severe financial pressure,” Kanimozhi said.

Concluding her address, she stated the DMK approaches voters with “pride and confidence,” relying on achievements delivered over the past five years.

Tamil Nadu will hold its assembly elections in a single phase on April 23, covering 234 constituencies. The counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.