Today is the last day of campaigning in Tamil Nadu; political parties wrap up final activities

Today, April 18, is the final day of campaigning ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu, scheduled for April 19. All political parties and candidates have intensified their final campaign activities. After midnight tonight, no campaigning of any kind will be permitted.

Over the past several days, leaders of various parties have held public rallies across Tamil Nadu. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, has ramped up its campaign, with party workers and leaders reaching out to voters in every village. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has also stepped up its efforts, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to address two campaign rallies in Chennai today. The Congress party, led by Rahul Gandhi, continues its campaign, with senior leaders addressing rallies in different constituencies.

Similarly, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has intensified its campaign, with followers of party leader and former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa continuing their outreach. Other parties, including the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK), the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and the All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), are also conducting their campaign activities.