Addressing reporters during a visit to Ooty, Goyal stated, “On May 4, a new government will serve the people of Tamil Nadu. The corruption of the Stalin family–this one-family rule–is full of corruption in liquor and land.”

He further claimed that bribery has become widespread in the state, saying, “If young men and women want a government job in Tamil Nadu today, they have to pay bribes. This is unacceptable to the people, and they will never accept someone who is anti-Tamil culture, anti-Tamil women, and promotes bribery. We do not accept Udhayanidhi Stalin as the future Chief Minister candidate of the DMK.”

Goyal criticised Chief Minister M. K. Stalin and alleged that the appointment of Udhayanidhi Stalin as Deputy Chief Minister reflected dynastic politics. “This one-family rule is full of corruption and bad governance and will go. The NDA, led by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), BJP, PMK, AMMK, and other partners, are working like one family to serve the people,” he added.

Expressing confidence about the election outcome, Goyal stated, “Victory is certain. Victory will be ours. People will not forget the bad governance and corruption of the DMK.”

Upon arrival in Ooty, Goyal’s helicopter underwent a routine inspection by an Election Flying Squad at the helipad; no cash or valuables were found during the search. According to sources, Goyal visited to meet industry representatives, community leaders, small tea farmers, and factory owners in support of BJP candidate Bhojarajan from the Udupi Assembly constituency. He was received at the helipad by party leaders and alliance members.

The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are scheduled for a single phase on April 23, with the counting of votes on May 4. The main contest is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) and the NDA, led by AIADMK with BJP and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) as allies. Actor-turned-politician Vijay-led Tamil Maanila Congress (TVK) is attempting to make the election a three-way contest.