Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Stalin Attacks TVK Government Over Welfare, Power, Prices and Crime
M K Stalin, a leader of the DMK, criticized the TVK government at a party event in Chennai.
He said the government had stopped or renamed some welfare programs.
He also called it a “reels government,” meaning he believed it focused more on appearances than governing.
Stalin said people were facing power cuts, expensive goods and safety problems.
He claimed eight murders were reported in one day, according to newspapers.
He said by-elections were happening in Madurantakam and Dharapuram because elected candidates had changed parties.
Stalin asked voters to choose the DMK in those elections.
The article reports Stalin’s accusations and does not include a response from the TVK government.
M K Stalin accused the TVK government of stopping or renaming welfare schemes launched by the previous government.
Stalin said the TVK was running a “reels government” and criticized Chief Minister Vijay’s public appearances and refusal to face media questions.
He blamed the TVK for forcing by-elections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram by poaching elected candidates and renominating them.
Stalin cited alleged murders, power cuts, rising prices and inadequate household incomes as evidence of governmental dysfunction.
He urged voters in the two constituencies to support the DMK and use the by-elections to punish the ruling party.
- Who
- M K Stalin, the DMK president and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, criticized the TVK government and Chief Minister Vijay.
- What
- Stalin accused the TVK government of poor governance and urged voters to support the DMK in two upcoming by-elections.
- When
- Saturday, during the DMK’s Muperum Vizha celebrations; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- Anna Arivalayam in Chennai, Tamil Nadu; the referenced by-elections are in Madurantakam and Dharapuram.
- Why
- Stalin said the government had mishandled welfare, public safety, electricity, prices and democratic processes.
- Speaker
- M K Stalin, DMK president and former Chief Minister
- Event
- DMK’s Muperum Vizha, described as the party’s three great festivals
- Venue
- Anna Arivalayam, Chennai
- Main target
- The TVK government and Chief Minister Vijay
- By-elections
- Madurantakam and Dharapuram
- Issues raised
- Welfare schemes, power cuts, murders, prices and household incomes
- Reported vote gap
- Stalin said the DMK polled 1.7 million fewer votes than the TVK in the general elections