A satirical column published by Dinamalar takes aim at political chatter that “the contest is only between the DMK and the TVK,” presenting it as a repeated refrain heard by its characters.
In the piece, the dialogue pivots to a remembered pledge attributed to Vaiko from the final days of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, described as a vow to stand by M.K. Stalin for life. The column suggests the “voice” of that vow now sounds strained and unstable.
The satire also recalls an emotional speech attributed to Stalin in which Vaiko is praised in sweeping terms—portrayed as a “real hero” and a hero of ideology, sacrifice and struggle—using the recollection to underline the contrast with present-day political positioning.
Adding another layer, the column references a 1980 parliamentary election campaign line attributed to Karunanidhi welcoming Indira Gandhi, despite her role in imposing the Emergency. The overall tone remains mocking, using these callbacks to question consistency in political loyalties and rhetoric.
