In a sharp political attack, DMK youth wing leader and Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has launched a dual assault on the opposition in Tamil Nadu. He accused the AIADMK of betraying its core principles and also took a veiled swipe at a recent high-profile party switch in the state.
Allegations of External Influence in Party Defection
Udhayanidhi Stalin, without naming Union Home Minister Amit Shah directly, suggested that the recent move of senior leader K.A. Sengottaiyan to join the Tamilaga Valvurimai Katchi (TVK) was orchestrated from Delhi. He implied that the decision was taken on the 'advice' of Amit Shah, pointing to a pattern of the BJP's alleged interference in Tamil Nadu's political landscape.
This comment, made on December 1, 2025, adds a new layer to the ongoing realignment of political forces in the state. Sengottaiyan, a former minister and long-time AIADMK stalwart, had recently left the party, dealing a blow to its leadership.
AIADMK Accused of Abandoning Dravidian Roots
In a more direct criticism, Udhayanidhi trained his guns on the main opposition party, the AIADMK. He charged its current leadership with completely 'abandoning' the Dravidian ideology that has been the bedrock of Tamil politics for decades.
He went a step further, using strong language to describe their relationship with the national ruling party. Udhayanidhi alleged that AIADMK leaders are now functioning as 'slaves' of the BJP in Delhi, suggesting they have surrendered their political autonomy and are acting on the directives of the central leadership.
Political Repercussions and Escalating Rhetoric
These statements signify an intensification of the political war of words in Tamil Nadu. The DMK, which leads the state government, is positioning itself as the sole guardian of Tamil identity and Dravidian values against what it portrays as a BJP-influenced opposition.
The allegations serve a dual purpose: they aim to discredit the AIADMK's legacy and simultaneously question the motives behind Sengottaiyan's shift to TVK, a party seen by some as being closer to the BJP's sphere of influence. This narrative is central to the DMK's strategy ahead of future electoral battles, framing the contest as one between subservience to Delhi and asserting Tamil pride.
The political atmosphere in the state is expected to heat up further as parties react to these serious charges leveled by a key figure in the ruling dispensation.
