M K Stalin, president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), publicly criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on social media, accusing him of political hypocrisy and administrative failure. Stalin’s remarks followed Vijay’s campaign speech in Madurantakam ahead of the October 6 Assembly by‑poll, where the CM described the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) as a “pure force” and the DMK as an “evil force.” Stalin ridiculed the CM’s language and pointed out the apparent contradiction in labeling TVK pure while it had inducted former AIADMK leaders such as Maragatham Kumaravel, who is now the party’s by‑poll candidate.
Stalin also highlighted Vijay’s long‑standing accusations that the DMK, AIADMK and BJP were colluding, and that the POCSO case involving Gem Granites chairman R. Veeramani had been buried by the previous DMK regime. He further criticized Vijay for continuing to act in films despite claiming to have stopped, and questioned whether the CM’s actions against the BJP were genuine opposition or a surrender to the ruling coalition.
The DMK leader challenged Vijay’s governance record, alleging that the state government’s welfare initiatives were merely rebranded DMK schemes. He cited power outages, inflation, milk shortages and law‑and‑order problems as evidence of administrative failure.
Regarding the Veeramani case, Stalin said he had already clarified his position in the Assembly and rejected Vijay’s demand for a new explanation. He urged the CM to conduct a self‑examination and adhere to the political decorum expected of the highest elected office in the state.
Stalin’s post has intensified the political rivalry ahead of the by‑poll, as both parties prepare to contest the seat in Madurantakam.
