Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Stalin Attacks Vijay Over Price Rise Ahead of Dharapuram Bypoll
M K Stalin criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay over rising prices.
He said families are finding it harder to buy everyday groceries.
Stalin raised these concerns during a campaign visit in Dharapuram.
He spoke with local traders and residents about their problems.
He also said Tamil Nadu’s GST revenue had fallen recently.
Stalin claimed that experienced professionals were leaving the state’s investment agency, Guidance TN.
He accused the government of promoting projects instead of solving basic problems.
His comments came before a bypoll in Dharapuram.
The election was caused by P Sathyabama leaving the Assembly and joining the ruling TVK.
M K Stalin accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay of ignoring rising prices while focusing on alleged “MLA shopping.”
During a Dharapuram campaign visit, Stalin spoke with traders and residents about the cost of essential goods.
Stalin claimed Tamil Nadu’s GST revenue had declined for three months despite national growth in GST collections.
He also cited professionals leaving Guidance TN and alleged declines in industry, power supply, healthcare, law and order, and other sectors.
The Dharapuram bypoll follows P Sathyabama’s resignation from the AIADMK and move to the ruling TVK; she is contesting against DMK nominee S Suganya.
- Who
- DMK president M K Stalin criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay; the Dharapuram bypoll also involves DMK nominee S Suganya and TVK candidate P Sathyabama.
- What
- Stalin accused the state government of failing to address rising prices and wider governance and economic problems.
- When
- On Friday, during campaigning ahead of the October 6 Dharapuram bypoll.
- Where
- Dharapuram in Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu, including a campaign visit to a grocery shop.
- Why
- Stalin said essential prices and household pressures had increased and argued that the government was focused on publicity and alleged MLA recruitment instead of public concerns.
- Main criticism
- Stalin said rising prices were making it difficult for ordinary households to meet daily expenses.
- Campaign location
- Dharapuram, in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur district.
- Bypoll date
- October 6.
- GST claim
- Stalin claimed Tamil Nadu’s GST revenue declined over the previous three months while national GST revenue increased.
- Investment agency
- He cited reports of experienced professionals leaving Guidance TN for opportunities in other states.
- Bypoll cause
- The contest was necessitated by AIADMK MLA P Sathyabama’s resignation and move to the ruling TVK.
- Candidates mentioned
- DMK nominated lawyer S Suganya; P Sathyabama is contesting for TVK on its whistle symbol.