AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) recently shared his views on DMK’s political standing, alliances, and governance. Speaking at a meeting of AIADMK functionaries in Salem, EPS criticized DMK’s reliance on alliances and raised concerns about its leadership.
DMK’s Dependence on Alliances
EPS stated that the DMK depends heavily on its alliance parties for support. He pointed out that if these alliance parties were to abandon DMK, the party would collapse. He also mentioned that there is currently turmoil within the DMK alliance, and this situation would become more apparent in the coming days.
AIADMK’s Prospects
EPS expressed confidence that the AIADMK would emerge victorious in the upcoming state assembly elections, asserting that the party would form the next government in Tamil Nadu. Having achieved numerous milestones in the past, he said that AIADMK is poised to win public support and unseat the DMK government.
Dynastic Politics in DMK
EPS was highly critical of what he termed as “dynastic politics” within the DMK. He remarked that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had handed over the Deputy Chief Minister position to his son, Udhayanidhi Stalin, as part of promoting family politics. According to EPS, this undermines the DMK’s credibility, and the decision to give Udhayanidhi a significant position without prior experience was a clear example of nepotism.
Opportunities for Common Cadre in AIADMK
In contrast, EPS emphasized that in AIADMK, even ordinary party workers have the opportunity to rise to higher positions based on their hard work. He argued that this was not the case in the DMK, where positions are reserved for family members.
Allegations of Corruption Against DMK Government
EPS accused several ministers in the DMK government of engaging in large-scale corruption. He promised that if AIADMK returns to power in 2026, strict action would be taken against the corruption cases and a “white paper” would be released to expose these issues. He criticized the DMK government for failing to be transparent and for withholding information from the public.
Best Wishes to Vijay’s Political Venture
EPS extended his best wishes to actor Vijay, who has recently transformed his fan club into a political party and has been organizing public meetings. He appreciated Vijay’s desire to engage in public service and criticized the DMK government for not granting permissions for Vijay’s party meetings, calling it an act of political suppression.
Comments on Coalition Politics
EPS spoke at length about the confusion and upheaval within the DMK-led alliance, hinting that these issues would escalate as the elections approach. He expressed confidence that AIADMK would build a strong alliance of its own and that the political scenario would shift in favor of AIADMK in the upcoming elections. He stressed that comparing the upcoming assembly elections to the Lok Sabha elections would be misleading, as state dynamics differ.
Conclusion
Through his remarks, EPS aimed to project AIADMK as a strong, independent, and inclusive party while criticizing DMK for relying on alliances and promoting family politics. His speech was seen as a rallying cry to AIADMK supporters, giving them confidence that the party would make a significant comeback in the next state elections.
