Tamil Nadu is preparing for a crucial day of political campaigning on April 18, 2026, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi are set to hold rallies across the state. Modi will address supporters in Coimbatore to bolster the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidates contesting in the upcoming Assembly elections. Meanwhile, Gandhi will tour areas including Ponneri, Sholinghur, and Thuraiyur to rally support for the Congress party. This intense campaigning comes on the heels of Income Tax raids that occurred on April 17, 2026, targeting the residences and election offices of candidates from both the Trinamool Congress and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party, raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process. As the elections approach, both parties are intensifying their efforts to secure voter support in this politically charged environment.