Tamil Nadu election 2026: Noise is over, now you speak

CHENNAI: Political leaders in Tamil Nadu went into an uneasy sleep on Tuesday night, after more than a month of high-decibel campaign of claims, blames and fairy tales ended. After kicking up dust in the hinterlands, bandwagons took leaders to their home constituencies for the last lap.

Chief minister M K Stalin, who set out on a morning walk in Kolathur, released a video message, and ended with a roadshow.

“My first signature after victory will be on the file issuing Rs 8,000 worth coupons for women to buy household items,” he said.AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami ended his tour in Salem, urging voters to “write the last chapter of dynastic politics.” He announced fresh promises including a 24/7 ‘war room’ to address complaints of harassment against women.

In an apparent reference to TVK president Vijay, EPS said in a video, “Don’t make the mistake of voting for the wrong person.”Vijay wound up two hours before the 6pm deadline, after addressing TVK functionaries in Chennai. “For once, do what I tell you,” Vijay appealed to voters, “and I will do what you tell me for five years.”NTK chief Seeman signed off with a pointed remark at Vijay, questioning the political choices of educated youth. Former BJP state president K Annamalai rode a bike with Coimbatore North candidate Vanathi riding pillion. AICC president

Mallikarjun Kharge

, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal too campaigned for their allies on the last day.