Stalin urges DMK cadre to avoid harsh criticism over VCK, IUML joining TVK government
M.K. Stalin, the DMK president, congratulated VCK and IUML members on their new ministerial roles in the TVK government. He urged DMK members to refrain from harsh criticism of these parties, emphasizing the importance of constructive opposition. Stalin reminded his party to uphold the values of their leaders and respect the political choices of others.
- ▪M.K. Stalin congratulated VCK and IUML members on their ministerial appointments.
- ▪He urged DMK members to avoid harsh criticism of these parties.
- ▪Stalin emphasized the importance of functioning as a constructive opposition.
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Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday (May 22, 2026) extended his greetings to Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) MLA Vanni Arasu and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) MLA A.M. Shahjahan on becoming Ministers in the Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led Cabinet.He also said every party has the right to decide its own political course. He urged members of the DMK not to use any harsh words in a manner that would hurt the sentiments of any party. “We are followers of Perarignar Anna [C.N. Annadurai] and Muthamizh Arignar Kalaignar [M. Karunanidhi]. Let us not forget that and function as a constructive Opposition that appreciates what is good and criticises what is not,” he said in a post on X.
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