Salem (Tamil Nadu), Apr 23 (PTI) AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday exuded confidence that his party would return to power.
Speaking to reporters after exercising his franchise in Siluvampalayam in the district, the AIADMK general secretary said people should turn up in large numbers and fulfill their democratic obligation today.
Voting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election across 234 segments commenced at 7 AM on Thursday amidst tight security with people lining up in front of the polling stations.
The DMK, which heads the Secular Progressive Alliance, is seeking to retain power, and is leading a multi-party coalition that includes Congress, Left parties and the VCK.
The AIADMK, heading the National Democratic Alliance, on the other hand, is pushing for a return to power with allies BJP, AMMK and PMK, among others, in tow.
Actor Vijay-led TVK is attempting to break the decades-long tradition of the DMK and AIADMK alternatively ruling the state and form its government. PTI JSP JSP KH
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