Elections in Tamil Nadu are scheduled to be held in a single phase on April 23.
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The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) is set to contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections with a majority share as part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.

The AIADMK will contest 167 of the total 234 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. AIADMK President Edappadi K Palaniswami will contest from his hometown Edappadi. In his official statement, Palaniswami stated that the decision was taken after due consideration by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Board.
AIADMK First List of Candidates
The party’s list of candidates includes several key leaders and former ministers, underscoring the AIADMK’s reliance on experienced leadership of crucial constituencies.
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