In response to the DMK's electoral defeat in the recent assembly elections, M K Stalin, the party's former chief minister, announced the formation of a 38-member committee tasked with evaluating the party's performance across all 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu, India. During a meeting with committee members, Stalin urged them to gather unfiltered feedback from party cadres, including any criticisms directed at him. He emphasized the need for transparency, instructing members to conduct interviews in pairs to facilitate open discussions. The committee's findings will inform necessary organizational reforms within the party. Stalin likened the review process to a medical diagnosis, asserting that only through honest identification of issues can the party rejuvenate and sustain itself for the future. He set a deadline for the report's submission by June 5, with actions based on the findings to be completed by the end of June. This initiative reflects Stalin's commitment to understanding the sentiments within the party and addressing the root causes of the electoral setback.