Stalin Warns Against Renaming Tamil Nadu Amid Political Friction

DMK President and Chief Minister M K Stalin has voiced concerns that if the NDA coalition secures power in Tamil Nadu, the state's name could be changed to Dakshina Pradesh. Speaking at a public rally supporting the upcoming April 23 elections, Stalin called for a statewide rally against the AIADMK-BJP alliance, accusing the opposition AIADMK of being complicit in past violence.

Highlighting the support AIADMK gave to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the Rajya Sabha, Stalin accused the party of having 'bloodstains' from the tragic protests that followed. He criticized AIADMK's frequent ideological shifts, noting its leader's inconsistent stance on the CAA and farm laws.

Stalin asserted that the coalition with the BJP reflects Palaniswami's transformation into a 'Sanghi' and aims to escape corruption charges. Despite accusations of neglecting Tamil Nadu in development projects, Stalin insists that the DMK's governance promotes economic growth and women's workforce participation, warning that AIADMK-BJP rule could bring instability.