In a pointed critique, I Paranthamen, the former MLA from Egmore, has accused P K Sekarbabu, the HR and CE minister, of being responsible for Chief Minister M K Stalin's defeat in the Kolathur constituency during the recent elections. Stalin lost to V S Babu of the Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) by a margin of 8,795 votes. In a post on X, Paranthamen questioned Sekarbabu's integrity, asking how he could face Stalin without shame after failing to support the party president's constituency. He emphasized that true members of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) would not find peace until action is taken against those who contributed to the electoral loss. Paranthamen also hinted at personal grievances, suggesting he was denied a seat due to Sekarbabu's influence, further indicating internal party conflicts that may have impacted the election outcome.