Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad criticized DMK leaders for their recent remarks targeting AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami. Prasad described these comments as a sign of “political panic” within the ruling party following the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) public rally at Madhuranthakam. He specifically called out Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and DMK MP Kanimozhi for repeatedly labeling Palaniswami as a “slave” of the BJP.
The spokesperson highlighted that such language from the DMK leaders indicated their inability to counter the increasing momentum of the NDA ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. According to Prasad, the NDA rally in Madhuranthakam, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had conveyed “clear signals of change” throughout Tamil Nadu. He further claimed that the significant public turnout at the rally had unsettled the DMK leadership, especially Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and his family members, who were allegedly becoming more anxious about losing political support.
Prasad emphasized that under the coordination of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the NDA had become a united and disciplined alliance in the state. He mentioned that Palaniswami and Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran had conducted extensive tours across the state to highlight issues such as corruption, governance failures, and unfulfilled promises under the DMK government.
The BJP spokesperson strongly objected to Udhayanidhi Stalin’s comments questioning Prime Minister Modi’s outreach to women voters, labeling them as “irresponsible and misleading.” He pointed out that women-centric welfare schemes of the Union government had positively impacted numerous families in Tamil Nadu. Referring to the visuals from the NDA rally, Prasad stated that the joint appearance of Prime Minister Modi and Palaniswami symbolized the “double-engine governance model” that the alliance aimed to present to voters in 2026. He affirmed the NDA’s commitment to development, administrative stability, and transparent governance.
Prasad further accused the DMK of resorting to personal attacks to divert attention from public concerns such as price increases, law and order issues, and alleged corruption. He concluded by expressing the NDA’s confidence in securing a clear mandate in the 2026 Assembly elections and forming the next government in Tamil Nadu.
