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Stalin Mocks CM Vijay Over Power Cuts, Cites Ministers' Own Experiences
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News18•26-09-2026, 19:00
Stalin Mocks CM Vijay Over Power Cuts, Cites Ministers' Own Experiences
- •DMK president M K Stalin criticized Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay regarding increasing power cuts in Tamil Nadu.
- •Stalin highlighted instances where power outages occurred during events attended by Law Minister R Nirmal Kumar and Higher Education Minister P Viswanathan.
- •He posted social media evidence, including screenshots, showing power cuts affecting programs with Ministers K A Sengottaiyan, Aadhav Arjuna, and V Gandhiraj.
- •Stalin sarcastically suggested CM Vijay filmed 'reels' instead of conducting a serious review during his visit to the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) head office.
- •The DMK leader used the term ‘reels regime’ to criticize the TVK government, implying a focus on social media over governance, especially concerning the power crisis.
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DMK president M K Stalin mocked Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay over increasing power outages in Tamil Nadu, pointing out that even state ministers like R Nirmal Kumar and P Viswanathan have faced power cuts during official events.
Stalin sarcastically stated that during his recent inspection at the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited, Chief Minister Vijay did not conduct a proper review but instead appeared to have recorded social media reels.
The TVK leveraged social media like never before in Tamil Nadu's history to secure power, largely bypassing conventional campaign methods such as holding large public meetings during the lead-up to the April 2026 Assembly elections.