Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a nearly one-hour roadshow in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, on April 15, covering about 1.5 km from Veppamoodu junction to Vadasery. He told the crowd that the NDA alliance led by AIADMK will win for sure while the ruling DMK will lose. Modi called for votes to build a developed Tamil Nadu and was joined by AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami and BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran.
On the same day, DMK chief and Chief Minister M K Stalin joined actor-politician Kamal Haasan and DMDK leader Premalatha Vijayakant for a joint roadshow in Salem. Stalin also campaigned in Dharmapuri through a morning walk and a public meeting. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar campaigned for a Congress candidate in Erode and predicted a strong win for the DMK-Congress alliance.
Polling in Tamil Nadu for all 234 assembly seats is set for a single phase on April 23, with vote counting on May 4. Training for polling officers continued in places like Madurai, with focus on EVM and VVPAT use. Postal ballots for staff were also underway in Coimbatore.
In West Bengal, preparations are on for two-phase voting on April 23 and April 29 across 294 seats. The Election Commission plans to deploy thousands of central armed police forces, with heavy presence in sensitive areas like Murshidabad. Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed rallies and promised to resolve long-pending Gorkha issues in Darjeeling if BJP comes to power. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused the TMC government of blocking central welfare schemes and creating fear, while expressing confidence in change.
TMC chief and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed central forces were targeting her party leaders with checks and urged people to protect their voting rights. She also marked Poila Boishakh with a message on harmony. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury raised concerns over voter lists and called for fair polls.
Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry already held their assembly elections on April 9 with very high voter turnout with over 84% in Assam, around 75% in Kerala, and nearly 87% in Puducherry in some reports. Results for all states, including Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, will come on May 4.
Parties in Tamil Nadu are focusing on water security, caste equations, and local issues. DMDK defended its alliance with DMK, while TVK is set to release its manifesto soon. In West Bengal, talks around electoral rolls, central schemes, and security remain hot topics.
The coming days will see more intense campaigning as the April 23 polling date approaches for Tamil Nadu and the first phase in West Bengal. Leaders from all sides are reaching out to voters on development, welfare, and governance.
These elections in five states and one union territory mark a big political test. High public interest and strong turnout in the earlier phase show voters are engaged. Parties are working hard to convince people on their plans for jobs, security, and better living conditions.
As the campaign picks up speed, both national and regional leaders are highlighting their strengths. The final outcome on May 4 will decide the next governments in these states and shape political equations for the years ahead.
Business groups and investors are watching the polls closely because stable state governments can help push growth in sectors like manufacturing, agriculture, and services. Clear mandates often bring policy continuity that supports new projects and job creation.
With just days left for key voting, the focus stays on ground-level issues that matter to common people. The roadshows and rallies reflect how parties are trying to connect directly with voters in the final stretch.