In a sharp political attack, Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has mocked the principal opposition party, AIADMK, by sarcastically renaming it. The comment, made on December 22, 2025, has intensified the ongoing political rivalry in the state.
A Sarcastic Jab at the Opposition
Udhayanidhi Stalin, a key figure in the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), targeted the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and its leader, Edappadi K. Palaniswami. In a mocking tone, he suggested that the AIADMK should now be called the "Amit Shah Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam." This remark was a direct dig at the perceived closeness between the AIADMK leadership and the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah.
Accusations of "Complete Surrender"
The core of Udhayanidhi's allegation is that Leader of Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami has "completely surrendered himself" to Amit Shah. This statement implies a loss of political autonomy for the AIADMK and suggests that the party's decisions are being influenced by the national leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The comment, reported by PTI, is seen as an attempt to undermine the AIADMK's position as a strong regional force in Tamil Nadu.
Political Repercussions and Context
This verbal skirmish is the latest in a series of confrontations between the DMK and the AIADMK. By invoking Amit Shah's name, Udhayanidhi aims to paint the AIADMK as subservient to the central BJP government, a potentially damaging charge in Tamil Nadu's political landscape where regional identity and autonomy are powerful sentiments. The attack, delivered on December 22, 2025, is likely to fuel further debate and counter-attacks from the opposition camp, keeping state politics heated.
The strategy appears to be twofold: to weaken the AIADMK's credibility as an independent opposition and to consolidate the DMK's own support base by positioning itself as the sole guardian of Tamil Nadu's political interests against central influence.
