Anbumani Ramadoss, leader of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), emphasized the need for a farmer to serve as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu during a campaign event in Kilvelur. He endorsed Edappadi K. Palaniswami, general secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), as the ideal candidate, arguing that only someone with a farming background can truly comprehend and address the agrarian distress facing the state. Ramadoss raised concerns about the rising crime rates, stating that approximately 44,000 cases of crimes against women and 27,000 cases against children were reported over the last five years, averaging 25 and 35 cases daily, respectively. He claimed that safety for women and children was better during Palaniswami's previous tenure, indicating a deterioration in law and order under the current administration. The PMK is actively campaigning for its candidate, Vadivel Ravanan, as part of its efforts to secure a stronger representation in the upcoming elections.