Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Kanimozhi Defends Stalin’s Principles, Attacks Vijay’s DMK Criticism
Kanimozhi spoke at a political rally in support of the DMK.
She said M K Stalin did not try to take power secretly after Jayalalithaa died.
She presented this as an example of honest political behavior.
She criticized leaders who change parties for election benefits.
Kanimozhi also challenged TVK’s claim that the DMK is an “evil force.”
She said Vijay talks about the DMK many times in his speeches.
She argued that this repeated criticism keeps the DMK in people’s minds.
She asked voters to choose DMK candidate S Suganya in the Dharapuram by-election.
Kanimozhi said M K Stalin refused to seize power after Jayalalithaa’s death despite political opportunities.
She criticized political defections and accused rivals of using shifting labels for electoral advantage.
Kanimozhi questioned TVK’s description of the DMK as an “evil force.”
She mocked C Joseph Vijay for repeatedly mentioning and criticizing the DMK in speeches.
She urged voters to support DMK candidate S Suganya in the Dharapuram by-election on the Rising Sun symbol.
- Who
- DMK leader and MP Kanimozhi, M K Stalin, TVK founder C Joseph Vijay, and DMK candidate S Suganya.
- What
- Kanimozhi defended Stalin’s political conduct, criticized defections and TVK rhetoric, and sought votes for Suganya.
- When
- Kanimozhi spoke on Monday; the Madurantakam and Dharapuram by-elections are scheduled for October 6.
- Where
- At a rally in Manurpalayam supporting the DMK candidate for the Dharapuram Assembly constituency.
- Why
- She urged voters to reject what she called opportunistic alliances and support democratic values and people’s rights.
DMK’s Position
TVK’s Position
Stalin’s conduct after Jayalalithaa’s death
DMK’s Position
Kanimozhi said Stalin refused to capture power through the “back door” when the AIADMK was in disarray, describing this as political purity.
TVK’s Position
The article does not provide a direct TVK response to Kanimozhi’s account.
Description of the DMK
DMK’s Position
Kanimozhi rejected the portrayal of the DMK as an “evil force” and said repeated attacks on the party keep it prominent in public discussion.
TVK’s Position
Vijay has repeatedly described the DMK as an “evil force,” including in a recent campaign speech at Madurantakam.
Political defections and alliances
DMK’s Position
Kanimozhi urged voters to reject turncoats and what she called opportunistic alliances.
TVK’s Position
The article says Kanimozhi referred to shifting allegiances, but does not include the opposing parties’ explanation of those moves.
- Speaker
- Kanimozhi, senior DMK leader and Member of Parliament
- Dharapuram candidate
- S Suganya of the DMK
- Election
- Dharapuram Assembly Constituency by-election
- Other by-election
- Madurantakam Assembly Constituency
- Polling date
- October 6
- Main criticism
- Kanimozhi accused political rivals of opportunistic defections and empty rhetoric.
- Vijay’s allegation
- C Joseph Vijay has called the DMK an “evil force.”