Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai on Thursday sharply criticised the ruling DMK government, describing its tenure as a “dark period” for the State and asserting that the situation will soon change ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. His comments mark another escalation in political rhetoric as parties intensify campaigning in the run‑up to the polls.Addressing party workers, Annamalai accused the DMK of presiding over a period of misgovernance and public discontent, alleging that ordinary citizens are suffering due to rising crime, unemployment and perceived administrative failures. He claimed that the people of Tamil Nadu were looking for change and that the BJP was the force capable of delivering a better future. “This so‑called government has led the State into a dark period, but that era is coming to an end in a few days,” Annamalai said, signalling confidence in his party’s prospects.
Annamalai also highlighted issues such as law and order, economic stagnation and alleged neglect of youth employment, urging supporters to mobilise voters and emphasising that the BJP would bring “good governance and development” if elected. His remarks are likely to fuel the ongoing political battle between the BJP and DMK in the State, as both sides seek to sway public opinion in the weeks ahead of the Assembly polls.