During a public meeting in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay criticized the previous Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government led by MK Stalin for allowing the drug crisis to escalate and failing to ensure women's safety. He emphasized his government's commitment to secularism and social justice, contrasting it with what he termed the DMK's 'wavering' leadership. Vijay challenged the DMK's criticisms of his law-and-order record, questioning their legacy and the rampant drug culture that emerged during their tenure. He declared that the political future of Tamil Nadu is now a contest solely between his party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), and the DMK, effectively marginalizing other parties like the AIADMK. Celebrating the significant electoral support for TVK, he noted that it surpassed previous records in the state's political history. Vijay also expressed a personal connection to Tiruchirappalli, thanking its residents for their support and reaffirming his dedication to serving them.