BJP senior leader and former Governor of Telangana, Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, has claimed that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has been “visibly nervous” ever since the political alliance between the AIADMK and BJP began to take shape. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Tamilisai asserted that the alliance would prove strong enough to unseat the ruling DMK in the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections.“Ever since the AIADMK-BJP alliance became obvious, Stalin has been under pressure. Whether it’s the Assembly sessions or even informal events like weddings, he appears overly concerned about our partnership,” she remarked.
Referring to Stalin’s recent declaration that the DMK would win all 234 constituencies in 2026, Tamilisai dismissed it as “wishful thinking.” “Given the current public mood, it will be a surprise if he retains even his own seat,” she quipped.
Describing the AIADMK-BJP alliance as more than just a political arrangement, Tamilisai said it is a partnership forged with a clear mission to “rescue Tamil Nadu from the misgovernance of the DMK.” She added that people are increasingly leaning toward the opposition alliance due to what she described as failures in governance, transparency, and development under the DMK regime.
“This is not a hollow coalition. It is backed by vision, determination, and the growing support of the people,” she stressed.
Reacting sharply to CM Stalin’s recent jibe that Tamilisai “has no job” but to criticize the government, she retorted: “My job is to question those in power and ensure accountability. That is not unemployment—it’s democracy in action.”
She recalled her voluntary resignation from the gubernatorial post to return to active politics, reaffirming her commitment to public service. “I stepped down from a constitutional post to serve Tamil Nadu more directly. That is my job now, and I take it seriously,” she said.
Taking aim at Stalin’s popular phrase “Oru Kai Pāppom” (Let’s see a hand), Tamilisai dismissed it as rhetorical flair with little substance. “People need more than slogans and symbolic gestures. They need clean governance, visible progress, and honest leadership. The DMK government has failed to deliver that.”