DMK functionaries have expressed strong dissatisfaction after the party announced a new “restructuring committee”, even as they were awaiting action based on a separate review of the recent Assembly election setback.
According to the report, the DMK won 59 constituencies on its own and 73 seats with its alliance, but its bid to return to power for a second term was derailed by the T.Ve.K.’s strong performance. The party subsequently formed a 38-member committee to study the reasons for the defeat.
After constituency-wise field assessments, the committee reportedly submitted recommendations to party president M.K. Stalin, including action against 34 district secretaries and a proposal to have one district secretary for every two Assembly constituencies. Party cadres said they had been expecting follow-up steps based on these suggestions.
However, Stalin announced the formation of a restructuring committee, citing feedback from around six lakh participants in an online programme titled “Udanpirappin Kural”. This has triggered speculation within the party that the earlier committee’s recommendations are being put on hold.
Some executives claimed Stalin had assured that action would be taken on the review report, but alleged that the leadership is wary that disciplinary steps could push leaders towards T.Ve.K. They also linked the timing to Stalin’s family’s reported London trip from July 5 to July 20, suggesting the move could be aimed at preventing disgruntled functionaries from switching sides during that period.
