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Interim victory for betrayal: MK Stalin critiques by-election results
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News18•09-10-2026, 17:30
Interim victory for betrayal: MK Stalin critiques by-election results
- •DMK President M.K. Stalin has termed the by-election results in Madurantakam and Dharapuram as an interim victory for betrayal.
- •He alleged that the ruling party misused official power, money power, and police force to secure the victory.
- •Stalin stated that the decline of fake-image politics has begun and accused the Chief Minister of violating model codes.
- •He thanked all alliance party leaders and cadres who worked hard despite the ruling party's alleged malpractices.
Key Questions Answered
The by-elections were forced just five months after the assembly elections because two MLAs resigned from their posts and joined the ruling party, which MK Stalin characterized as a blatant democratic murder.
MK Stalin stated that TVK relied on official governance, money, police, and cinematic power, distributing gifts and money through G-Pay, and utilizing threats and police force against opponents.
MK Stalin described the results as an interim victory for betrayal while asserting that the decline of fake-image politics has begun, noting that the ruling party was pushed into a state of panic to win.
