Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a scathing critique of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Wednesday, accusing the party of being entrenched in familial control and corruption.
Addressing a rally in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore, the Prime Minister asserted, “DMK has a long-standing association with corruption, with the entire family entrenched in looting Tamil Nadu’s resources.” He criticized the DMK for perpetuating outdated ideologies and practices, asserting that the party had devolved into a mere family enterprise. Modi lamented the adverse impact of DMK’s familial politics on the aspirations of Tamil Nadu’s youth, highlighting how the party’s internal dynamics hindered progress.
“The DMK’s divisive tactics, based on linguistic, regional, and religious lines, are a testament to its desperation,” Modi declared. He emphasized that once people discerned the party’s divisive agenda, its electoral prospects would diminish significantly.
In a relentless onslaught, the Prime Minister reiterated, “To thrive within the DMK, one must adhere to three primary criteria: engagement in familial politics, involvement in corrupt practices, and promotion of anti-Tamil culture.” This direct attack on the DMK’s core values underscored Modi’s determination to expose what he perceives as detrimental to Tamil Nadu’s welfare.
In the backdrop of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, where the DMK-led opposition clinched an overwhelming victory, Modi’s remarks assumed added significance. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), contesting 23 seats in Tamil Nadu, has forged alliances with nine other parties, including the Pattali Makkal Katchi and the Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar). Notably, former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Pannerselvam, now an Independent candidate, and TTV Dhinakaran’s Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMU) are also part of this alliance.
As the electoral battle intensifies, the BJP and its allies are poised to challenge the dominance of the DMK-led coalition in Tamil Nadu. The outcome of the polls, scheduled for June 4, will determine the political landscape of the state.