At a Government Model Higher Secondary School in Nandhanam, DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran cast his vote and didn’t waste time making his position clear. For him, this election is not just about seats, it’s about identity.
He described the polls as a “battle for our language and our motherland,” referring to Tamil pride and regional identity. Standing before cameras, he sounded confident that the ruling DMK would return to power. According to him, voters are likely to reward what he called “good governance.”
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Maran also made a strong claim about the voter list. He said that fake and duplicate voters have been removed, thanks to efforts by his party. This, he believes, will make the election cleaner and more reliable.
And then came a bold prediction. He expects a massive turnout in Chennai, possibly between 85% and 95%. That’s a big number, especially for a metro city where voting percentages are usually lower.
BJP targeted, centre accused over funds
Maran didn’t hold back when it came to attacking the BJP. He said the people of Tamil Nadu would give a “fitting response” to the party.
He accused the Union government of taking away a large share of the state’s funds to control Tamil Nadu. According to him, this has been a consistent pattern under the BJP government.
Despite this, he claimed that the state has managed to perform strongly. He pointed out that Tamil Nadu’s GDP growth stands at 11.2%, which he said is the highest in the country.
He also credited MK Stalin for standing firm against the Centre and continuing to push for the state’s rights.
And once again, he circled back to a core theme: language. According to him, people want their Tamil identity protected, and that sentiment will reflect in the results.
A family affair: Son Karan urges voters to think
It wasn’t just Maran making headlines. His son, Karan Dhayanidhi Maran, also cast his vote at the same location and brought a slightly different tone to the conversation.
While his father spoke politics, Karan focused on responsibility.
He said he felt excited to exercise his constitutional right and believed he had made the “right choice.” But more importantly, he had a message for voters: don’t just follow the noise.
He urged people to make informed decisions after checking facts carefully. According to him, Tamil Nadu voters are educated and capable of understanding the truth. He warned against falling for propaganda and encouraged everyone to dig into details before choosing their candidate.