During a recent event in Thanjavur, M K Stalin, the President of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party, criticized the ruling Thamizhaga Vivasayigal Katchi (TVK) led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. He alleged that the TVK won the April 23 Assembly elections without conducting any substantial fieldwork, instead relying heavily on social media to sway voters. Stalin pointed out that the DMK had engaged in various initiatives, such as community conferences and efforts related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which he claimed were absent in the TVK's campaign. He further noted that the TVK did not appoint counting agents at many polling stations, indicating a lack of grassroots engagement. Stalin emphasized the DMK's awareness of the influence of social media on families, particularly through children, and stated that the party would take measures to counteract these tactics in future elections. He concluded by reflecting on the DMK's historical resilience, asserting that the party has consistently risen from electoral challenges since its founding in 1949.