DMK chief Stalin attacks TVK government over byeelection, cites 'horse-trading'

DMK president M.K. Stalin has launched a sharp attack on the Tamil Nadu government, alleging that Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has orchestrated a byeelection through what he terms 'horse-trading' and a betrayal of democratic principles.

Stalling described Vijay's administration as a 'minority government' whose actions have forced the byeelection purely for the chief minister's political interests. The DMK chief characterized the move as contrary to the public interest and a violation of democratic norms.

Staling drew a contrast between Vijay's on-screen roles and his governance style, suggesting the chief minister had shifted from heroic portrayals to villainous conduct in real politics. The remarks underline the intensifying political tensions between the DMK and the TVK-led government in the southern state.

The byeelection announcement has become a flashpoint in Tamil Nadu politics, with opposition parties questioning the timing and circumstances under which it was called. The DMK's allegations reflect broader concerns about the political stability of the current administration.