The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its third list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with a focus on Tamil Nadu. The party has strategically nominated nine candidates from the state, aiming to secure a significant presence in the southern region.
Leading the charge, K Annamalai, the State Unit Chief of Tamil Nadu BJP, has been nominated to contest from the Coimbatore constituency. Annamalai’s formidable presence in state politics makes him a strong contender for the seat.
In a notable move, former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has been fielded by the BJP from the prestigious Chennai South constituency. Soundararajan’s extensive experience in governance and politics adds weight to the BJP’s electoral strategy in Tamil Nadu.
The BJP’s third list also includes prominent candidates for various constituencies across Tamil Nadu:
- Chennai Central: Vinoj P Selvam
- Vellore: AC Shanmugam
- Krishnagiri: C Narasimhan
- Nilgiris (SC): L Murugan
- Perambalur: TR Parivendhar
- Thoothukudi: Nainar Nagendran
- Kanniyakumari: Pon Radhakrishnan
With a focus on securing 20 out of the 39 parliamentary seats in Tamil Nadu, the BJP aims to strengthen its presence in the state. The announcement of these candidates reflects the party’s strategic approach towards the upcoming elections, as it seeks to expand its footprint in the southern political landscape.