Hyderabad: Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies N. Uttam Kumar Reddy said the Congress sweep prediction pointed to a decisive victory in all Assembly seats contested within the DMK-led alliance during the Tamil Nadu elections.
Campaigning as senior AICC observer on Tuesday, Uttam Kumar Reddy urged voters to remain cautious of the BJP’s attempts to expand its presence in Tamil Nadu. He addressed a series of meetings in the Ooty Assembly constituency as part of his outreach.
He expressed strong confidence that the party would secure a clean sweep in all 28 Assembly seats it contested under the DMK-led alliance. Moreover, he said victory margins would be significantly higher than in previous elections. He linked this outlook to the Congress sweep prediction based on internal assessments.
“Our internal surveys clearly indicate a strong advantage for the Congress in every seat we are contesting,” Uttam Kumar Reddy said. He added that the lead appeared stronger in Ooty. “We are confident of winning with a high majority,” he said.
Congress sweep prediction in Tamil Nadu campaign
Referring to Rahul Gandhi’s growing popularity, Uttam Kumar Reddy said he had emerged as a widely admired leader in Tamil Nadu. He noted that his visit followed directions from the AICC leadership. Moreover, he said the campaign gained momentum due to coordinated efforts.
Highlighting internal coordination, he praised senior leaders for working in unison. He specifically mentioned AICC in-charge Girish Chodankar and Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K. Selvaperunthagai. According to him, their joint efforts strengthened the campaign across constituencies.
The minister also expressed admiration for Tamil culture and traditions. He said the language and heritage remained close to the party’s vision. Therefore, he added that he toured constituencies to energise cadres and streamline campaign efforts.
Congress sweep prediction and Ooty development focus
Focusing on Ooty, Uttam Kumar Reddy outlined development commitments. He described Ooty as a key tourism hub in the Nilgiris region. He said the Congress would address infrastructure gaps and traffic issues in the town.
In addition, he said improved public amenities would benefit both residents and tourists. He also assured support to tea growers by addressing long-pending concerns. As a result, he said these measures would strengthen the local economy.
The minister said the party fielded B. Ramachandran from Ooty. He added that the candidate would work to enhance the region’s tourism potential. At the same time, efforts would protect the interests of tea growers and local communities. Therefore, he reiterated confidence in the Congress sweep prediction across the alliance seats.