At a public rally in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi articulated a significant ideological battle in India, contrasting the values of social justice and equality, as promoted by E.V. Ramasamy Periyar, with the 'one nation, one leader, one language' philosophy endorsed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Gandhi criticized the central government for its lack of support for Tamil Nadu, especially regarding flood relief for affected areas and assistance for local fishermen. He accused the BJP-led government of using central agencies as political tools and monopolizing the country's financial and communication systems. Gandhi pledged that a Congress-led government would ensure guaranteed legal minimum support prices (MSP) for farmers and provide various subsidies for fishermen, including diesel support and recognition of inland fishing as agriculture. With elections for 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu approaching on April 19, Gandhi urged farmers to support Congress for loan waivers and better agricultural policies.