MK Stalin Expresses Hope Of Bounce Back, Criticises TVK Organisation
MK Stalin confident of comeback, says TVK lacks organisational structure.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday expressed confidence that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) would “bounce back,” while criticising the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), stating that the party lacks a strong organisational structure and relied heavily on social media campaigning.
Addressing party cadres, Stalin urged DMK workers not to be demoralised by the recent electoral outcome and reaffirmed that the party would return to power. He said the DMK remains a strong political movement with deep organisational roots across the state and called for continued confidence and unity among party members.
Referring to the election performance of TVK, led by actor-turned-politician Chandrasekar Joseph Vijay, Stalin alleged that the party achieved its success largely through social media platforms such as Instagram, rather than through traditional grassroots organisational work. He claimed that TVK lacks the structured cadre base typically required for sustained political success.
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In the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, TVK emerged as a significant political force by winning 108 seats, becoming the single-largest party in the 234-member House but falling short of the 118-seat majority mark. The result marked a notable debut for the party in state politics, drawing comparisons with earlier political entries by film personalities in Tamil Nadu.
Stalin also reflected on the DMK’s organisational efforts, stating that the party had begun preparations for the 2026 elections immediately after the 2024 parliamentary polls. He highlighted initiatives such as the appointment of booth-level agents, membership drives under the “Ondrinaivom Vaa” campaign, youth wing conferences, and constituency-level in-charges as part of the party’s groundwork.
Despite these efforts, he acknowledged the electoral outcome and questioned the gap between organisational work and results. He further contrasted DMK’s ground-level mobilisation with what he described as TVK’s limited engagement with voters, alleging that the rival party had not built a comparable booth-level structure. Stalin, however, maintained that DMK remains confident of regaining power in the future.
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