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  • 2/7/2024
In a significant political development ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, leaders from Tamil Nadu have made a notable shift. Fifteen former MLAs and an ex-MP, most of whom were previously associated with the AIADMK, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi on Wednesday.

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00:00 In a significant political development ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, leader from Tamil
00:06 Nadu have made a notable shift.
00:09 Fifteen former MLAs and an ex-MP, most of whom were previously associated with the AIA
00:15 DMK, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party or BJP in Delhi on Wednesday.
00:20 In a ceremony attended by Union Minister Rajiv Chandrasekhar and other senior BJP leaders,
00:25 prominent figures such as K Vadivelu, MV Ratnam, R Chinnaswamy and PS Kandasamy officially
00:32 crossed party lines to join the BJP.
00:35 The event took place in the presence of Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai.
00:40 Addressing the gathering, Annamalai expressed enthusiasm over the wealth of experience these
00:44 leaders bring to the BJP.
00:47 He emphasised their commitment to strengthening the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,
00:51 who Annamalai believes is poised for a third consecutive term in office.
00:57 Union Minister Rajiv Chandrasekhar highlighted the significance of such a large-scale joining,
01:02 interpreting it as a testament to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity in a state where
01:07 the BJP has traditionally been a smaller force.
01:10 Chandrasekhar pointed out that BJP's projected success in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections
01:15 with a target of winning 370 seats includes a substantial contribution from Tamil Nadu.
01:21 Chandrasekhar confidently stated that Modi's vision for the country's transformation over
01:26 the last decade resonates with citizens across India, including Tamil Nadu.
01:31 He asserted that the citizens' desire for continuity in the ongoing transformation is
01:36 a driving force behind the growing support for the BJP in the state.
01:40 As Tamil Nadu witnesses a significant political shift with key leaders from the AIADMK aligning
01:46 with the BJP, the stage is set for an intriguing electoral battle in the upcoming Lok Sabha
01:51 elections.
01:52 Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving political landscape.
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