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DMK to hold statewide protests against CM Vijay's Stalin remarks

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has called for demonstrations across Tamil Nadu on September 12 to protest against Chief Minister K. Palaniswami's comments about party president M.K. Stalin made during an Assembly session.

LSN India · 9 September 2026

DMK to hold statewide protests against CM Vijay's Stalin remarks

The DMK has announced plans to stage coordinated protests at its party headquarters in all districts of Tamil Nadu on September 12, in response to remarks made by Chief Minister K. Palaniswami regarding party president M.K. Stalin during proceedings in the state Assembly.

The demonstrations aim to register the party's strong objection to the CM's comments, which DMK leaders have characterized as inappropriate and disrespectful. The party has mobilized its cadre across the state to participate in the simultaneous protests scheduled for the same day.

The move reflects the escalating tensions between the ruling AIADMK and the opposition DMK in the state legislature. Such organized protests have become a common tool for political parties in Tamil Nadu to signal public disapproval of statements made by rivals and to energize their grassroots support base.

Further details regarding the scope and scale of the demonstrations are expected to be announced by DMK officials in the coming days as September 12 approaches.