DMK will rise like a phoenix, says Stalin
M.K. Stalin, president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), expressed confidence in the party's resilience following electoral defeats. He reassured supporters that the DMK remains in power and emphasized its commitment to social obligations. Udhayanidhi Stalin, the party's youth wing leader, criticized the current government and predicted that the public would soon recognize its shortcomings.
- ▪M.K. Stalin stated that the DMK has risen like a phoenix after every defeat.
- ▪He reassured supporters that there is no need to worry as the DMK is still in power.
- ▪Udhayanidhi Stalin claimed that the current government would soon be exposed for its failures.
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The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has risen like a phoenix bird after every defeat, party president M.K. Stalin said on Monday (May 18, 2026).Speaking at the wedding of a Tiruvarur District DMK office-bearer’s family member in Thanjavur on Monday, the former Chief Minister said: “I think some people (here at the wedding) are overwhelmed with woe (due to electoral defeat of the DMK). There is no need to worry, because we are still in power.” The party had tasted both success and defeat over the years, he added. DMK urges Centre to hand over Anaimangalam copper plates to Tamil NaduMr. Stalin, while congratulating the new government, urged it to continue the welfare schemes implemented by his government.
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