Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has directed a pointed volley at the Trinamool Congress (TMC) administration led by MP from Puducherry, using the opportunity to highlight governance lapses across multiple fronts. Speaking at a public function in Chennai, Stalin alleged that the state has witnessed a steady decline in law and order, with incidents of violence and unlawful activities rising sharply over recent weeks. He further pointed to frequent power outages that have left ordinary households and small businesses struggling, and complained that prices of essential commodities have continued their upward trajectory, putting additional strain on middle- and lower-income families.
The comments came at a time when the TMC national president and film star Vijay was reportedly in the United Kingdom for a scheduled visit, drawing attention away from the day-to-day administrative challenges faced by the party's allies in Puducherry. Stalin's remarks were seen as a direct attempt to put the opposition on the defensive ahead of upcoming local body elections in the state, where the DMK hopes to consolidate its rural and urban vote base.
Political analysts noted that the criticism follows a pattern of Stalin frequently using governance issues — electricity, security, and inflation — as key talking points during election seasons. The TMC has not yet issued a formal rebuttal to the allegations, though senior party workers in Puducherry have privately expressed frustration over what they called politically motivated attacks.
Stalin also reiterated his government's achievements in Tamil Nadu, including improved power distribution, expanded welfare schemes, and a renewed focus on community policing, as a contrast to what he described as neglect under the TMC-led administration in the Union territory.
