Senior DMK leader and Tiruchendur MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan launched a sharp attack on Vijay and his Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government, claiming the administration would not survive beyond “four to six months.”
Addressing party workers in southern Tamil Nadu, the veteran DMK leader predicted that party chief MK Stalin would soon return to power despite TVK’s dramatic election victory earlier this year.
“This government will not last,” he said while attacking the ruling alliance and challenging TVK leaders openly from the stage.
The remarks come at a time when tensions between the ruling TVK alliance and opposition DMK are continuing to rise after one of the most dramatic elections in Tamil Nadu’s political history.
He insisted that MK Stalin would return as chief minister within months.
“Our leader will become the Chief Minister within four or six months,” he said.
The comments are being seen as the DMK’s first major political counterattack after TVK’s massive breakthrough victory ended the state’s decades-long power rotation between DMK and AIADMK.
While Vijay’s parents attended the ceremony, his immediate family was not seen at the event.
Using the issue as a political dig, the DMK MLA questioned how a leader speaking about women’s protection and family values could explain their absence during such a major political moment.
The remarks quickly triggered debate online, with supporters and critics clashing over whether personal family matters should become part of political attacks.
Mocking him as “Half Arjun,” Radhakrishnan dared him to resign and contest against him from Tiruchendur.
“If you have the guts, leave your MLA seat. I’ll resign too. Let us face each other in Tiruchendur,” he said.
Tiruchendur has long been considered Radhakrishnan’s political stronghold. He first won the constituency in 2001 on an AIADMK ticket before later retaining influence under the DMK banner.
His party, TVK, stunned political observers by winning 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, breaking the long-standing dominance of both DMK and AIADMK.
After securing outside support from Congress, Left parties and VCK — many of whom were previously aligned with DMK — Vijay comfortably crossed the majority mark and later won the floor test in the Assembly.
The formation of the government came after days of political suspense and delay over leadership discussions within the alliance.
At the same time, he criticised voters in the constituency after Stalin’s electoral setback, calling them “useless” during his speech.
The remarks have now added another layer of controversy to an already heated political exchange between DMK and the ruling TVK alliance.
(With agency inputs)
Addressing party workers in southern Tamil Nadu, the veteran DMK leader predicted that party chief MK Stalin would soon return to power despite TVK’s dramatic election victory earlier this year.
“This government will not last,” he said while attacking the ruling alliance and challenging TVK leaders openly from the stage.
The remarks come at a time when tensions between the ruling TVK alliance and opposition DMK are continuing to rise after one of the most dramatic elections in Tamil Nadu’s political history.
Anitha Radhakrishnan on Vijay government
During his speech, Anitha Radhakrishnan claimed the current government was politically unstable despite crossing the majority mark in the Assembly with support from Congress, Left parties and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Kazhagam (VCK).He insisted that MK Stalin would return as chief minister within months.
“Our leader will become the Chief Minister within four or six months,” he said.
The comments are being seen as the DMK’s first major political counterattack after TVK’s massive breakthrough victory ended the state’s decades-long power rotation between DMK and AIADMK.
Anitha Radhakrishnan on Vijay’s wife and kids absence at the swearing-in
Anitha Radhakrishnan also stirred controversy after questioning why Vijay’s wife and children were absent from his swearing-in ceremony.While Vijay’s parents attended the ceremony, his immediate family was not seen at the event.
Using the issue as a political dig, the DMK MLA questioned how a leader speaking about women’s protection and family values could explain their absence during such a major political moment.
The remarks quickly triggered debate online, with supporters and critics clashing over whether personal family matters should become part of political attacks.
Anitha Radhakrishnan on Aadhav Arjun
The senior DMK leader also directly challenged TVK MLA Aadhav Arjun during his address.Mocking him as “Half Arjun,” Radhakrishnan dared him to resign and contest against him from Tiruchendur.
“If you have the guts, leave your MLA seat. I’ll resign too. Let us face each other in Tiruchendur,” he said.
Tiruchendur has long been considered Radhakrishnan’s political stronghold. He first won the constituency in 2001 on an AIADMK ticket before later retaining influence under the DMK banner.
Vijay’s victory being called historic in Tamil Nadu politics
Vijay’s entry into electoral politics completely changed Tamil Nadu’s political equation this year.His party, TVK, stunned political observers by winning 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly, breaking the long-standing dominance of both DMK and AIADMK.
After securing outside support from Congress, Left parties and VCK — many of whom were previously aligned with DMK — Vijay comfortably crossed the majority mark and later won the floor test in the Assembly.
The formation of the government came after days of political suspense and delay over leadership discussions within the alliance.
Anitha Radhakrishnan on Kolathur voters
While defending MK Stalin’s political legacy, Anitha Radhakrishnan praised the former chief minister’s development work in Kolathur and claimed Stalin had transformed the constituency “like Singapore.”At the same time, he criticised voters in the constituency after Stalin’s electoral setback, calling them “useless” during his speech.
The remarks have now added another layer of controversy to an already heated political exchange between DMK and the ruling TVK alliance.
(With agency inputs)
