In a major political statement that has sparked intense discussion across Tamil Nadu, M. K. Stalin said the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam would allow Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government six months to function without interference if they come to power.
Stalin stated that the DMK does not want Tamil Nadu to face a constitutional crisis or another election immediately after a government is formed. He said his party would closely observe the new administration during its initial months while expecting it to continue the welfare schemes introduced by the current DMK government.
Among the schemes Stalin specifically highlighted were the free breakfast program for school children and the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme, which provides monthly financial assistance to women heads of households. He said the new government should at least continue the existing Rs 1,000 benefit, adding that increasing it to Rs 2,500 could become financially difficult.
Stalin also defended the DMK government’s performance, claiming that nearly 90 percent of the promises made in the party’s 2021 election manifesto had already been fulfilled. He admitted that certain commitments, such as abolishing NEET, could not be implemented due to restrictions from the central government.
Referring to the promises made by TVK during the election campaign, Stalin expressed doubts about whether the party could fully deliver on some of its major welfare assurances. He specifically mentioned the promise of providing six LPG cylinders to every ration card holder family, saying he would be happy if TVK managed to implement it successfully.
The remarks have now triggered strong political reactions, with many viewing Stalin’s comments as both a challenge and a subtle warning to Vijay’s emerging political force. The statement also signals the growing political heat in Tamil Nadu as TVK’s rise continues to reshape the state’s political landscape.