Udhayanidhi Stalin accuses TVK govt of BJP nexus, law and order failure
Synopsis
DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin didn't just criticise the TVK government — he accused it of a quiet political deal with the BJP, backed by a striking detail: the Governor read the entire government-prepared address without changing a word, something he allegedly never did in five years under the previous DMK government. Add 175 alleged sexual offences in under 40 days, and the opposition's case is pointed.
Key Takeaways
Udhayanidhi Stalin accused the TVK government of a tacit understanding with the BJP on 18 June in Chennai .
He alleged Governor Arlekar read the government-prepared address in full without any omissions — a first in five years, according to Udhayanidhi.
The opposition cited approximately 175 sexual offences , 65 murders , and 4 honour killings in under 40 days of TVK rule.
Udhayanidhi accused the TVK government of claiming credit for DMK-era initiatives including the Keezhadi excavation and 69% reservation policy .
DMK MLAs staged a protest inside the Secretariat carrying placards reading 'Please Open Your Mouth, CM Sir.'
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Leader of the Opposition and DMK youth wing secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday, 18 June launched a sharp attack on the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government in Tamil Nadu, alleging a tacit political understanding with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a deteriorating law and order situation, and attempts to poach AIADMK legislators to shore up its Assembly numbers.
Governor's Address Draws Fire
Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat following Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar's address to the Assembly, Udhayanidhi dismissed the speech as devoid of policy direction. He alleged the address had been reduced to 'material for Instagram reels and a platform to glorify the Chief Minister.'
Notably, Udhayanidhi questioned why the Governor read the entire government-prepared address without altering or omitting a single line — a departure, he alleged, from the Governor's conduct over the preceding five years. He argued this reinforced suspicions of a political accommodation between the TVK government and the BJP-led Union government at the Centre.
TVK Accused of Being a 'Copy-Paste Government'
The former Deputy Chief Minister claimed that several achievements cited in the Governor's Address — including Olympic training centres, skill development programmes, the 69% reservation policy, the two-language policy, opposition to the National Education Policy (NEP), demands for pending education funds from the Centre, and the Keezhadi excavation project — were all initiatives launched during the previous DMK government. He alleged the TVK government was functioning as a 'copy-paste government,' taking credit for work it did not originate.
Law and Order Under Scrutiny
Attacking the government on public safety, Udhayanidhi alleged that Tamil Nadu had recorded approximately 175 sexual offences, 65 murders, and 4 caste-based honour killings within fewer than 40 days of the TVK government assuming office. He accused Chief Minister Vijay of prioritising the recruitment of opposition legislators over the actual business of governing the state.
DMK Protest Inside Secretariat
Earlier on the same day, DMK MLAs led by Udhayanidhi staged a protest inside the Secretariat, holding placards reading 'Please Open Your Mouth, CM Sir' and raising slogans against the government over its alleged governance and law and order failures. The protest marked an escalation in the DMK's opposition strategy ahead of what are expected to be increasingly contentious Assembly sessions.
What Comes Next
The TVK government has not yet issued a formal rebuttal to the specific allegations. With the opposition sharpening its attacks on multiple fronts — governance credibility, political alignment with the BJP, and law and order — the pressure on Chief Minister Vijay's administration is set to intensify as the Assembly session continues.
Point of View
Verifiable exhibit rather than mere rhetoric. TVK's silence in response is conspicuous. The law and order statistics, if independently corroborated, represent a serious early-term liability for Chief Minister Vijay, whose political brand rests on mass appeal rather than administrative credibility. The deeper story here is whether a regional party built on star power can withstand the grind of governance scrutiny — and whether DMK can sustain this pressure without appearing purely obstructionist.
NationPress
4 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Udhayanidhi Stalin allege against the TVK government?
Udhayanidhi Stalin alleged that the TVK government has a tacit political understanding with the BJP, has failed to control law and order, and is attempting to lure AIADMK legislators to consolidate its Assembly position. He made these remarks on 18 June at the Secretariat in Chennai.
Why did Udhayanidhi question the Governor's address to the Tamil Nadu Assembly?
Udhayanidhi alleged that Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar read the entire government-prepared address without altering or omitting any portion — something he claimed the Governor had never done in the previous five years. He argued this indicated a political accommodation between the TVK government and the BJP-led Union government.
What law and order figures did the DMK cite against the TVK government?
According to Udhayanidhi, Tamil Nadu recorded approximately 175 sexual offences, 65 murders, and 4 caste-based honour killings within fewer than 40 days of the TVK government taking office. The TVK government has not publicly disputed or confirmed these figures.
What is the 'copy-paste government' charge?
Udhayanidhi alleged that achievements highlighted in the Governor's Address — including the 69% reservation policy, the Keezhadi excavation project, and opposition to the National Education Policy — were all initiatives of the previous DMK government, not the TVK administration. He accused the TVK government of taking credit for work it did not originate.
What protest did DMK MLAs stage at the Secretariat?
DMK MLAs led by Udhayanidhi staged a protest inside the Secretariat on 18 June, carrying placards that read 'Please Open Your Mouth, CM Sir' and raising slogans against the TVK government over alleged governance and law and order failures.
