The Tiruvallur (reserved) parliamentary constituency, comprising of six meeting segments, specifically Gummidipoondi, Ponneri, Tiruvallur, Poonamallee, Avadi and Madhavaram, will witness a straight contest between Congress candidate, S. Sasikanth Senthil, a former bureaucrat who give up the civil companies in protest towards the functioning of the Narendra Modi authorities and joined the celebration in 2019, and the DMDK candidate Okay. Nallathambi, a former MLA in 2011, elected from Egmore constituency.
Whereas the AIADMK had received this seat in 2009 and 2014, the Congress candidate, Okay. Jeyakumar, took the seat from the celebration in 2019. This time round, the Congress pulled off a shock by fielding Mr. Sasikanth, who was credited with working the celebration’s ‘War Room’ through the Karnataka Meeting election.
The AIADMK, nonetheless, has allotted the seat to its alliance companion, the DMDK for the upcoming election. The candidates of the BJP and the NTK, Pon. Balaganapathy and M. Jagadesh Chander, are additionally within the fray.
The NDA, AIADMK-DMDK-SDPI and the INDIA bloc candidates have recognized the necessity for an one other authorities arts and science throughout the Tiruvallur parliamentary constituency, the absence of which has compelled younger individuals to journey lengthy distances to pursue their training, desilting of Palaverkadu lake and era of employment for younger graduates in Tiruvallur.
Whereas the Congress candidate Dr. Jeyakumar received in 2019 by securing greater than 50% of votes over his rival from the AIADMK, the competition could possibly be nearer with the AIADMK cadre inspired by the celebration management’s choice to snap ties with the BJP.
The DMDK basic secretary, Premalatha Vijayakant, lately spoke in a marketing campaign in Bazaar Avenue in Ponneri meeting constituency, which managed to enthuse the AIADMK and the DMDK cadre. She mentioned that she took a ‘brave decision’ like former Chief Minister and AIADMK basic secretary, J. Jayalalithaa, to ally with the AIADMK, regardless of being threatened and intimidated by the BJP.
Although an uphill process, the DMDK is hoping to benefit from the chemistry between the DMDK and the AIADMK on this David Vs Goliath combat. The Congress, supported by the DMK, the VCK, the CPI, the CPI(M) and different events within the INDIA bloc, is sitting comfortably with many, even within the reverse camp, feeling that the Congress’ lead is insurmountable.
Will the anti-incumbency confronted by the DMK have an effect on the Congress’ probabilities? Mr. Sasikanth mentioned that he doesn’t see any such anti-incumbency on the bottom that’s worrisome. “I don’t see any anti-incumbency when I speak with the voters. They are seeing the big picture this time. DMK’s work during floods, providing monthly stipend to women and free bus rides are appreciated by the people,” he mentioned.
The BJP candidate, Pon. Balagapanathy, mentioned that there’s a demand for various railway schemes, reminiscent of connecting Gummidipoondi-Sriperumbudhur-Tambaram stretch and one other arts and science school as there is just one in Ponneri meeting constituency.
“The pollution in Gummidipoondi has become worse, owing to unrestricted emissions from industries. The State government has not addressed it. While the industrialists said that they are ready to resolve it, the government has not taken any step,” he mentioned. He added that Tiruvallur district has agricultural lands on one facet and sea on the opposite, together with industries and pure sources like sand. “The development of the port is quite important,” he mentioned.
Mr. Balaganapathy added that the emergence of the BJP from the shadows of the Dravidian events will be felt through the marketing campaign. “The Modi wave is here in Tamil Nadu. En Mann En Makkal Yatrai by Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai has also worked big time on the ground. People know that the BJP and PM Modi are going to come back to power for the third time….the people also know that they want development,” he mentioned.
The DMDK candidate, Okay. Nallathambi, has been constantly talking about lack of employment alternatives for the youth in Tiruvallur and reiterated the significance of enhancing the dwelling requirements of the members of fishing neighborhood.
He additionally reiterated the truth that it is a straight contest between the AIADMK-DMDK alliance and the DMK alliance. “The BJP cannot be seen here at all. I have met 90% of the people and I don’t see BJP here,” mentioned Mr. Nallathambi, including, “The AIADMK-DMDK alliance along with Puratchi Bharatham, Puthiya Tamilagam, SDPI and Manithaneya Jananayaga Katchi has turned out to be an organic alliance. People are welcoming us.”
He added that desilting Palaverkadu lake and dredging the mouth of its creek needs to be carried out instantly to make sure that livelihoods of fishermen are improved.