Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Tamil Nadu Minister Alleges DMK, AIADMK Coordinated Attacks
Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna accused two major political parties of attacking Vijay during an election campaign.
He said the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam used personal insults instead of discussing political ideas.
He also criticized the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and its leader Edappadi K Palaniswami.
Arjuna said both parties were acting together against their opponents.
He also criticized Premalatha Vijayakanth for working with the DMK.
The minister said Vijay’s campaign was becoming popular.
The campaign is connected to bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram.
The bypolls are scheduled for October 6.
Minister Aadhav Arjuna accused the DMK and AIADMK of running a coordinated negative campaign against Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.
He alleged that DMK campaigners used slander, obscene remarks and personal attacks instead of focusing on ideology.
Arjuna claimed the AIADMK had abandoned the principles of M G Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa under Edappadi K Palaniswami.
He alleged that the DMK and AIADMK had formed an “unholy alliance” to sideline political opponents.
Arjuna said Vijay’s campaign had gained traction ahead of the October 6 bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, the DMK, the AIADMK and other named political figures.
- What
- Aadhav Arjuna accused the DMK and AIADMK of conducting coordinated personal attacks and negative campaigning against Vijay.
- When
- The remarks were reported on September 29; the bypolls mentioned are scheduled for October 6.
- Where
- The minister spoke to reporters in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu; the bypolls are in Madurantakam and Dharapuram.
- Why
- Arjuna alleged that the two parties were using similar tactics to serve their interests and sideline political opponents.
- Speaker
- Tamil Nadu Public Works and Sports Development Minister Aadhav Arjuna
- Main allegation
- The DMK and AIADMK were conducting a coordinated negative campaign against Vijay.
- Election date
- October 6
- Billed constituencies
- Madurantakam and Dharapuram
- Location of remarks
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Political party mentioned
- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
- Additional criticism
- Arjuna criticized Premalatha Vijayakanth for aligning with the DMK.