Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin delivered a strong political message on Friday, firmly stating that his Dravidian model government would never permit communal forces to fracture the state's social fabric. He expressed confidence that the electorate would decisively reject the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming assembly elections.
Defending Tamil Nadu's Ethos of Unity
The Chief Minister made these remarks after reviewing a major footwear manufacturing unit built with an investment exceeding Rs 2,000 crore by a Taiwan-based company. The facility is located at the Sipcot industrial park in Ulundurpet, within Kallakurichi district.
Stalin emphasized that the foundational principle of Tamil Nadu is religious harmony, perfectly encapsulated in the traditional saying, 'all religions are acceptable to us.' He claimed that this enduring unity and brotherhood among the people persistently "irritate the BJP," which he accused of practicing religion-based politics to create divisions.
"However, many agents they (BJP) recruit or somersaults they perform, they cannot ignite communal hatred among the united people of Tamil Nadu," Stalin declared. He issued a firm warning: "As long as this Stalin is here, as long as our Dravidian model govt is here, there will be no space for your politics of religious hatred here."
A Direct Challenge to the BJP and its 'Model'
The CM predicted that the people of Tamil Nadu would use their ballot power to drive the BJP out. He dismissed the party's strategies, stating, "whatever drama you (BJP) enact, your tricks will not work in Tamil Nadu; your mantra will not succeed." He confidently proclaimed that a "Dravidian model govt 2.0 is a certainty" after the next polls.
Stalin launched a sharp critique against the BJP-led central government, alleging it has fostered a toxic national atmosphere where even children and disabled individuals face violence and hate. He pointedly mentioned that such incidents occur even on occasions like Christmas. He labeled this a "rotten atmosphere" and accused the BJP and its allies of attempting to replicate this same governance model in Tamil Nadu.
Contrasting Governance and a Call to Voters
Countering this narrative, Stalin credited the state's recent multi-sector progress entirely to the DMK's Dravidian model. He directly challenged the opposition AIADMK to demonstrate if even five percent of such development was achieved during their decade-long rule.
Shifting focus to electoral preparedness, the Chief Minister urged all citizens to verify their inclusion in the voters' list. He referenced concerning reports of deceased persons remaining on the rolls while many eligible residents, including noted journalists, found their names omitted.
"That is why we said the special intensive revision (SIR) should not be done in a hurry and that adequate time should be given," he explained. Stalin stressed that safeguarding every individual's voting right is essential for protecting Indian democracy. He assured that both his government and the DMK party would support the public in this effort.
Concluding with a forward-looking appeal, Stalin said, "The next part of Tamil Nadu’s development is going to begin in 2026. I request all of you to continue to stand with us." His speech from the industrial visit in Kallakurichi thus blended economic development with a robust political defense of the state's secular identity.
