Avinashi, April 20, 2026: As campaigning concludes one day before the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections set for April 23, BJP contender L. Murugan voiced strong assurance of triumph in the Avinashi area during a public procession on April 20.
In an exclusive interview with Organiser during the event, Murugan noted the enthusiastic reception from local residents, indicating a widespread call for shifts in state governance. ‘Residents are actively pursuing transformation. They reject the DMK,’ he declared.
Although he holds a position in Parliament, Murugan explained his decision to run in the Assembly race stems from his dedication as a party member. ‘The organization has assigned me this duty, and I am committed to serving the local community to honor that,’ he remarked.
Murugan emphasized unresolved infrastructure challenges, especially in railway links and water management systems. He pledged to address these priorities upon election. ‘We plan to create training facilities geared toward the textile sector to generate jobs for young people here,’ he elaborated.
Regarding the NDA coalition’s overall outlook, Murugan predicted a robust performance, estimating that the AIADMK-led group could claim approximately 200 seats statewide.
Criticizing the incumbent administration, he claimed the DMK has inadequately executed major national programs, notably the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. ‘The DMK administration has not properly carried out federal initiatives, particularly the housing program. If we gain control, we will resolve these shortcomings and guarantee complete rollout of all national programs,’ he stated.
He also promised that essential federal programs, including those for housing, would be thoroughly applied in the area, along with finishing delayed irrigation and railway developments.
In a separate conversation with Organiser, Lakshmi, a former educator and local voter from Avinashi, expressed a desire for governmental change. ‘As a woman, I worry about the security of females and young girls amid increasing offenses like assaults and targeted violence. We need to halt this and safeguard our region from such threats,’ she said.
She mentioned that her spouse, previously a firm DMK backer, is now observing evolving opinions, suggesting that ‘attitudes are shifting.’
