In Thanjavur, he promised to sort out the problems faced by farmers and exhorted young farmers to join the party, saying it was not just for the moneyed people.

Speaking to the young doctors in the Vellore Christian Medical College, he emphasised the need for more medical colleges.

At Villupuram, he said elections for the office-bearers of the party's youth wing will be held across the country, ending the system of nominating the leaders.

He said he would take steps to protect the interests of Tamils not only in neighbouring Sri Lanka, but anywhere in the world.