DMK's Resilience: Stalin Declares Party Will Rise Again
DMK will rise like a phoenix, says Stalin

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M.K. Stalin, president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), emphasized the party's resilience at a wedding in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, stating it has always risen like a phoenix after defeats. He urged the new government to continue welfare schemes and expressed confidence that the DMK will regain support as citizens recognize the shortcomings of the current administration.
- 01Stalin reassured party members that the DMK remains in power despite recent electoral defeats.
- 02Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized the current government, claiming it will soon be exposed for its failures.
- 03He emphasized that the DMK is not just a political party but a social movement committed to the welfare of the people.
- 04Udhayanidhi asserted that the DMK has never been defeated in principles-based politics.
- 05He predicted that Tamil Nadu citizens will eventually turn away from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) as they recognize its inability to address their basic needs.
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M.K. Stalin, the president of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), spoke at a wedding in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, on May 18, 2026, asserting that the DMK has historically risen like a phoenix after defeats. He acknowledged the party's recent electoral setbacks but reassured attendees that the DMK remains in power and urged the new government to continue the welfare initiatives established by his administration. Udhayanidhi Stalin, the DMK's youth wing leader, echoed these sentiments, claiming that the current government, led by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), will soon be revealed as ineffective. He emphasized that while the DMK may face challenges in electoral politics, it remains steadfast in its principles-based approach. Udhayanidhi described the DMK as a social movement dedicated to the welfare of the people, suggesting that the allure of the TVK will fade as citizens recognize their unmet needs. He expressed confidence that the people of Tamil Nadu would eventually return to supporting the DMK.
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The DMK's commitment to social welfare and governance could influence future policies in Tamil Nadu, affecting citizens' daily lives.
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