File photo of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin | Photo credit: The Hindu
DMK President and Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) urged his party’s district secretaries not to fall prey to a “conspiracy by some functionaries of the alliance parties” who were against the DMK and were trying to create confusion by expressing unnecessary views.
“Let me make it clear. I will take care of seat sharing and alliance (for the upcoming House elections). You have to give 100 per cent commitment as if I am contesting in all 234 assembly constituencies. Keep in mind that we have to come to power. There should be no room for intra-party bickering,” she said. Arivalayam.
Mr. Stalin said that everyone was aware that the DMK was a staunch and powerful opponent of the BJP government in India and that there would be a conspiracy to defeat the party. “Your work and patience are very important during the next three months to defeat all conspiracies and become a strong party. I depend on you and the people of Tamil Nadu depend on us. Let us create history by winning 200 seats,” he said.
Mr. Stalin also warned that action would be taken against ministers, district secretaries, MLAs and MPs if they failed to live up to his expectations. “Don’t get the impression that nothing will be done during the elections. The party is more important than individuals. Work unitedly,” he said.
Mr. Stalin told the district secretaries and party functionaries to patiently respond to the grievances of the people in the field. “Don’t be angry and arrogant,” he said.
The Chief Minister said that the DMK government’s programs have benefited two crore people and that the government has programs for every family without exception. “You have the responsibility to convert beneficiaries into our voters. Pongal celebrations and ₹3,000 distributed by the government made people happy,” he said.
Referring to how the big BLA2 meetings at the regional level during the last Lok Sabha polls led to a big victory, Mr. Stalin said that BLC conferences would be held in all the four regions ahead of the Assembly elections. “We have appointed one BLC for every 100 voters. One and a half million representatives will participate in each regional conference. Elections are around the corner. That alone should occupy our minds and our aim is victory,” he said.
Published – 20 Jan 2026 20:59 IST
