EPS Accuses DMK of Playing Minority Card Ahead of Polls

Chennai, Mar 31:

Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Tuesday accused the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) of portraying the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam as anti-minority to gain electoral advantage.

Addressing a rally in Kadayanallur, he alleged that Chief Minister M. K. Stalin was attempting to divert attention by framing the election as a “battle between Tamil Nadu and Delhi,” claiming the DMK had failed to highlight shortcomings in AIADMK’s governance.

Palaniswami also cited past political alignments, stating the DMK had allied with the BJP in 1999, and accused the ruling party of copying AIADMK’s manifesto.

He criticised the ₹8,000 appliance token scheme as a “scam” and alleged that the DMK had fulfilled less than 25% of its 2021 poll promises, asserting that AIADMK would deliver on all its commitments.