Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Udhayanidhi Calls Vijay a ‘Dummy, Uncouth’ Chief Minister
Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay in a political speech.
He called Vijay a “dummy and uncouth” chief minister.
He said people were facing power cuts and higher prices for important goods.
He also said law and order had become worse.
Udhayanidhi claimed the government was putting new labels on older welfare programs instead of creating new ones.
He said the government had not kept its election promises during its first four months.
He asked DMK supporters to defeat the ruling party in two upcoming by-elections.
The elections will take place on October 6.
Udhayanidhi Stalin accused Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay of being a “dummy and uncouth” leader.
He alleged that Tamil Nadu faced power cuts, rising prices and worsening law-and-order conditions.
Udhayanidhi claimed the government was rebranding welfare schemes from the previous DMK administration.
He said the ruling regime had failed to fulfill its election promises during its first four months.
By-elections in Maduranthakam and Dharapuram are scheduled for October 6 after AIADMK MLAs joined the TVK.
- Who
- DMK leader and Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and the ruling administration.
- What
- Udhayanidhi accused the government of governance failures, including power cuts, rising prices, worsening law and order, and unfulfilled election promises.
- When
- The remarks were reported on September 13; polling for the two by-elections is scheduled for October 6.
- Where
- The remarks were made at a DMK Youth Wing functionary’s wedding in Chennai, according to the report.
- Why
- Udhayanidhi was criticizing the ruling administration and urging voters to defeat it in the upcoming by-elections.
Udhayanidhi Stalin’s allegations
Ruling administration’s position
Government performance
Udhayanidhi Stalin’s allegations
Udhayanidhi said the government had failed to fulfill its election promises and was unable to address public concerns.
Ruling administration’s position
The report says the ruling administration was accused of these failures but does not include a response from the government.
Welfare schemes
Udhayanidhi Stalin’s allegations
Udhayanidhi alleged that the government was rebranding and putting stickers on welfare schemes started by the previous DMK government.
Ruling administration’s position
The report does not provide the administration’s response to this allegation.
By-election meaning
Udhayanidhi Stalin’s allegations
Udhayanidhi said victories in Maduranthakam and Dharapuram should mark the beginning of the ruling regime’s fall.
Ruling administration’s position
The report does not state how the ruling dispensation characterized the upcoming by-elections.
- Speaker
- Udhayanidhi Stalin, Leader of Opposition
- Target of criticism
- C Joseph Vijay, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
- Alleged problems
- Power cuts, rising prices and deteriorating law and order
- By-election constituencies
- Maduranthakam and Dharapuram
- Polling date
- October 6
- Vacancies
- The seats became vacant after AIADMK MLAs resigned and joined the TVK
- Udhayanidhi’s electoral appeal
- He urged DMK cadre to use the by-elections to defeat the ruling dispensation