Is DMK in Panic Mode After Amit Shah’s Visit to TN?

Synopsis
Union Minister L. Murugan claims that the DMK government in Tamil Nadu is in panic mode following Amit Shah's visit. He highlights the state's issues and predicts a political shift in the upcoming elections. Will the DMK withstand the pressure? Discover the implications of this political showdown.
Key Takeaways
- DMK in panic mode post Amit Shah's visit.
- Accusations of corruption and nepotism against DMK.
- Rising public discontent could lead to significant electoral changes.
- Murugan predicts a political transformation in Tamil Nadu.
- Upcoming Murugan Devotees’ Conference may influence voter sentiment.
Chennai, June 9 (NationPress) Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, L. Murugan, stated on Monday that the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu is currently in a state of “panic” following the recent visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to the state.
In a strong declaration, Murugan remarked, “Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who once ridiculed the notion that any number of ‘Shahs’ could unsettle Tamil Nadu, now seems to be paralyzed by fear.”
He emphasized that the citizens of Tamil Nadu are gearing up to cast a “final verdict” against what he termed a corrupt and poorly governed administration in the forthcoming 2026 Assembly elections.
Murugan accused the DMK of widespread corruption, poor administration, and a betrayal of public trust.
“From the TASMAC scams estimated at more than ₹35,000 crore to overt nepotism, the DMK government has misappropriated public resources,” he asserted.
He compared the situation to the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi, which has faced accusations of a liquor policy scandal, suggesting a trend of mismanagement among states led by the opposition.
Further criticizing the CM Stalin-led government, Murugan pointed out the deteriorating conditions for the underprivileged, highlighting soaring inflation, rising unemployment, worsening law and order, and an increase in crimes against women.
“Liquor flows unabated throughout the state, drug cartels thrive, and Scheduled Tribes are being criminalized under this oppressive regime,” he claimed.
Murugan also challenged the DMK’s frequent assertions of supporting Tamil language and culture.
“Despite their claims, the DMK has not made significant strides in promoting higher education in Tamil—especially in technical fields like medicine and engineering,” he noted.
Referring to the upcoming Murugan Devotees’ Conference in Thiruparankundram, the Union Minister portrayed it as a “massive demonstration of faith” and anticipated a political shift in the state.
“Just as we’ve seen victories in Odisha, Delhi, Haryana, and Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu will soon follow suit. As Amit Shah stated, 'we will not rest until the DMK is voted out,'” Murugan proclaimed.
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