Braving the soaring temperatures in the city, leaders of various political parties and candidates fanned out across neighbourhoods on Friday to canvass votes, as the Assembly election draws closer.
After completing another phase of campaigning in various Assembly segments across Tamil Nadu, DMK youth wing secretary and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin went on a door-to-door campaign in his home turf of Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni on Friday morning.
Accompanied by senior DMK leaders, including Chennai Central MP Dayanidhi Maran, Mr. Udhayanidhi campaigned on R.O.B. Street, Hussain Ali Khan Street, Hyder Ali Khan Street, and Sardar Jung Main Street. Later, he held a meeting in Royapettah with representatives of the Christian community, Christian educational institutions, and industrial establishments from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni.
During the meeting, he recalled the long-term relationship between his party and minorities. He also listed the measures taken by the DMK government for the welfare of Christians, including the renovation of churches.
He said the DMK stands firm in upholding and safeguarding secularism at a time when hate campaigns are rampant in other parts of India. He added that Tamil Nadu remains a peaceful haven and an example of communal harmony.
