Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has sought to frame the upcoming assembly elections as a contest between the state and the Centre, expressing confidence that the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam will secure a sweeping victory.
“The fight is between Tamil Nadu and Delhi,” Stalin said as he attacked the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) for joining hands with the BJP.
“The AIADMK has been mortgaged to Delhi and has become subservient to it,” he said. “So the fight is between Tamil Nadu and Delhi. It is a matter of concern and disappointment that a Dravidian party has reached such a state,” he added, reiterating his earlier claim that the AIADMK had become subordinate to the BJP.
The DMK-led alliance had earlier projected a win in over 200 seats. However, citing strong public response during campaign events, Stalin said the outcome could extend to victories in all 234 constituencies.
“The current level of public support and crowd turnout now indicates a possible win in all 234 constituencies. Our Secular Progressive Alliance will win in Tamil Nadu. Regardless of how many parties join hands against us, no one can succeed,” he said.
During his campaign, the Chief Minister has consistently argued that the interests of Tamil Nadu are being ignored by the Union government. He has also raised concerns over the alleged withholding of GST dues and other funds.
“It is our Dravidian model of governance that has made Tamil Nadu better than other states,” he said in a recent interview with News18. “The AIADMK has surrendered to the BJP, so this time the fight is between the NDA and Tamil Nadu," he added.
