Tamil Nadu Polls: MK Stalin Accuses Centre of Sending ‘Favourable Officials’

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M. K. Stalin has accused the BJP-led Union government of attempting to influence the upcoming Assembly elections by transferring "favourable officials" to the state.

Addressing a campaign rally in Thanjavur in support of Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) candidates, Stalin alleged that the Centre was deliberately reshuffling key administrative positions in non-BJP-ruled states to gain an advantage during elections. He claimed that even top-level changes, including appointments at the Chief Secretary level, were part of a broader strategy to manipulate the poll process.

"The Union government has appointed its favourable officials and is planning to play tricks during the election," Stalin said, intensifying his attack on the Centre.

Despite the allegations, Stalin struck a confident tone about the DMK's electoral prospects. He asserted that the party would not only meet its target of 200 seats but surpass it, paving the way for what he called a "Dravidian model 2.0" government in Tamil Nadu.

As part of his campaign promises, Stalin announced that a Chola Museum would be established in Thanjavur. He drew comparisons with existing cultural projects such as the Keezhadi museum in Madurai and the Porunai museum in Tirunelveli, highlighting his government's focus on preserving Tamil heritage.

Stalin also criticised the Centre over rising LPG cylinder prices and shortages, claiming that the issue had severely impacted small businesses, with several eateries forced to shut down due to increasing costs.

Responding to past criticism surrounding his political future based on astrology, Stalin dismissed such claims and emphasised his belief in hard work. He said he would once again prove his critics wrong by securing a second consecutive term in office.