Chief Minister M.K. Stalin campaigned in Chennai in support of DMK candidates, addressing meetings in constituencies including Perambur. Without naming actor-politician Vijay, he asked voters to consider whether they wanted someone who works among them “like a family member” or a newcomer who is “acting” in politics.
Stalin said the ongoing election was effectively a contest between Delhi and Tamil Nadu. He referred to a Bill brought in Parliament linked to constituency delimitation based on the population census, and said he asked all MPs to attend the House to protect Tamil Nadu’s rights.
According to Stalin, the Bill was defeated in the vote, with even MPs from BJP’s allied parties voting against it. He claimed this marked the beginning of a “countdown” for the Union government.
He also said he does not like to attack or criticise individuals in politics. Stalin claimed the DMK government had completed about 90% of its election promises, adding that the remaining work was pending because the Centre had not released adequate funds.
In another campaign stop at Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar alongside former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Stalin described Kejriwal as a fearless fighter against the BJP. He alleged that Kejriwal and his team were targeted through arrests and cases, and said the Supreme Court later granted him relief citing lack of evidence.
Separately, Vijay campaigned across areas including Ponneri, Madhavaram, Anna Nagar, Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar and Villivakkam. Police increased security and moved his campaign vehicle faster to prevent traffic congestion from affecting Stalin’s schedule, and both leaders completed their planned campaigning without major disruption.
