Politics

Piyush Goyal Names Edappadi K Palaniswami As NDA's CM Face For Tamil Nadu Polls

January 22, 2026

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has named Edappadi K. Palaniswami as the NDA's Chief Ministerial candidate for the upcoming Tamil Nadu polls, asserting that the alliance aims to oust the DMK government. In a meeting focused on consolidating strategies, Goyal criticized DMK's governance and emphasized seat-sharing negotiations within the NDA.

Piyush Goyal Names Edappadi K Palaniswami As NDA's CM Face For Tamil Nadu Polls

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Piyush Goyal met AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami to discuss NDA strategies.
Palaniswami has been named as the NDA's CM candidate for Tamil Nadu.
Goyal criticized the DMK government, labeling it corrupt and incompetent.
The meeting included discussions on consolidating alliances and seat-sharing.
The NDA is strengthening its position ahead of the Tamil Nadu elections.

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Piyush Goyal Names Edappadi K Palaniswami As NDA's CM Face For Tamil Nadu Polls

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