DMK Stalin Under Fire as Amit Shah Sparks Public Sentiment in Madurai
DMK Stalin is once again at the center of political debate, as Union Home Minister Amit Shah delivered a powerful speech in Madurai, directly challenging the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and rallying support for a BJP-led change in the state.
Amit Shah’s visit began with a stop at the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple, followed by closed-door meetings with key BJP state and national leaders. The real headline, however, emerged in the evening at a BJP function in Othakadai, where Shah responded to Stalin’s remark that “DMK cannot be defeated by Amit Shah.” Shah countered this by saying, “That’s true it won’t be me. The people will defeat DMK Stalin.”
Corruption, Caste Politics, and a Call for Change Ahead of 2026
The speech, delivered in front of hundreds of party workers, signaled the BJP’s sharp focus on the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Shah claimed that the BJP alliance will form the government not only in Tamil Nadu but also in West Bengal. He emphasized recent BJP wins in Odisha, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Delhi as proof of a growing wave.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s party DMK, saying it crossed all limits of corruption in the last four years of its tenure.
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Shah accused the DMK Stalin-led government of massive corruption, including a ₹39,000 crore scam involving TASMAC. He said that under DMK’s rule, the public has been denied the benefits of central schemes due to fund mismanagement, and that only 10% of their electoral promises have been fulfilled. He called the government a “100% failure.”
Raising concerns over crimes against women, unemployment, and caste-based politics in southern districts, Shah criticized DMK’s governance. He pointed to the controversy surrounding the naming of Tirupparankundram hill, claiming the DMK government is attempting to erase cultural identity and fuel division.
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Shah urged party workers to prepare for a strong show of unity at the upcoming Murugan Devotees Conference on June 22. He also pressed the state to allow medical and engineering education in Tamil, while questioning whether DMK had ever publicly thanked Prime Minister Modi for restoring pride to Tamil heritage through symbols like the Sengol.
Conclusion:
With Amit Shah’s sharp remarks and public mobilization efforts, DMK Stalin now faces a renewed challenge as BJP positions itself aggressively ahead of 2026. The battle for Tamil Nadu is heating up and it’s no longer just political leaders but the people who are being seen as the real force of change.
