Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday asserted that the people of the state would teach the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a fitting lesson in the upcoming elections, rejecting what he described as the party’s attempts to impose divisive politics on Tamil Nadu.
Speaking at a public event, Stalin accused the BJP of pursuing politics that do not align with the values, culture and aspirations of the Tamil people.
He said Tamil Nadu has a long tradition of social justice, rational thought and inclusive governance, and voters would not support forces that seek to polarise society for political gain.
Highlighting his government’s performance, the Chief Minister pointed to welfare schemes, infrastructure development, education reforms and measures aimed at improving livelihoods across urban and rural areas.
He said the DMK-led government remains focused on people-centric governance, contrasting it with what he termed the BJP’s failure to understand Tamil Nadu’s priorities.
Stalin said the people of Tamil Nadu are politically mature and capable of distinguishing between genuine governance and “empty rhetoric.”
He expressed confidence that voters would deliver a clear verdict against the BJP, reaffirming the state’s commitment to secularism, social justice and federal rights.
The remarks come amid escalating political exchanges as parties gear up for a high-stakes electoral battle in Tamil Nadu, with regional identity, governance record and Centre–State relations expected to dominate the campaign narrative.