Is EPS Launching the Fifth Phase of ‘Makkalai Kappom Thamizhagathai Meetpom’ on September 17?

Chennai, Sep 7 (NationPress) The general secretary of AIADMK, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, is preparing to initiate the fifth phase of his extensive yatra, ‘Makkalai Kappom Thamizhagathai Meetpom’, on September 17 from Dharmapuri in Tamil Nadu.

This 10-day campaign will traverse through multiple districts, concluding on September 26 in Kulithalai, located in Karur district.

During this segment of the yatra, Palaniswami plans to conduct 19 public meetings from his campaign vehicle, covering Dharmapuri, Namakkal, The Nilgiris, Dindigul, and Karur districts.

In an announcement from AIADMK headquarters, party cadres and senior leaders in these areas have been instructed to gather support and ensure a seamless execution of the events.

Since the onset of this campaign earlier this year, Palaniswami has already reached nearly 150 Assembly constituencies throughout Tamil Nadu.

His rallies have consistently attracted large crowds, showcasing his efforts to establish AIADMK as a robust alternative to the ruling DMK.

The yatra commenced with its first phase in February from his home base in Salem, where Palaniswami vowed to “protect the people and reclaim Tamil Nadu from DMK’s misgovernance”.

This initial phase took him through western districts, including Erode, Tiruppur, and Coimbatore. The second phase, initiated in March, focused on the delta regions of Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, and Nagapattinam, where he emphasized farmers’ issues and criticized the state’s agricultural and water management policies.

In the third phase, Palaniswami campaigned across northern districts such as Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, and Kancheepuram, accusing the DMK of failing to fulfill electoral commitments and urging voters to “restore AIADMK’s governance centered on development and welfare”.

The fourth phase was concentrated in southern Tamil Nadu, where Palaniswami traveled through Madurai, Theni, Virudhunagar, and Tirunelveli districts, reaffirming his commitment to revive pro-people initiatives established during the previous AIADMK administration.

With each phase, Palaniswami aims to invigorate party members, solidify AIADMK’s support, and assert himself as the undisputed leader of the party.

He has consistently emphasized that the 2026 elections will symbolize a significant turning point for Tamil Nadu, pledging to return AIADMK to power and guide the state “towards prosperity and development”.

The upcoming fifth phase starting on September 17 will be closely monitored as it will assess AIADMK’s organizational strength in Dharmapuri, Namakkal, and the western belt, areas deemed critical for the party’s resurgence.