Key Highlights
- Prime Minister Modi praised Tamil Nadu's farmers and the cultural significance of Pongal.
- MK Stalin called Pongal a secular celebration, accusing the Centre of neglecting Tamil Nadu.
- K. Annamalai criticized DMK rule and labeled the elections as a 'political Pongal' against corruption.
- Both DMK and AIADMK are distributing festive hampers, including utensils and sarees, to garner voter support.
- The political rivalry intensifies with the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu elections.
