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CM Stalin's 2026 Poll Call: How Grassroots Work Will Secure DMK Victory

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has given a clear directive to his party workers as the 2026 elections loom. He wants the DMK cadre to personally take the government's achievements to people's doorsteps. The goal is to translate these development stories into votes for a seventh consecutive term. Allies like the VCK are also rallying, warning of external threats to the state's political landscape.

Key Points: CM Stalin Urges DMK Cadre to Showcase Dravidian Model Achievements

  • CM Stalin urges cadre to directly communicate welfare schemes to every household
  • Highlights RBI report ranking TN top in GSDP growth
  • Credits Dravidian model's success despite numerous challenges
  • VCK leader warns against NDA's attempts to disrupt the DMK alliance
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CM Stalin calls on DMK cadre to take Dravidian model achievements to every home ahead of 2026 TN polls

Ahead of 2026 polls, CM Stalin directs DMK workers to highlight welfare schemes and GSDP growth to voters, aiming for a seventh term.

"Only half the work is over now. We still have a long way to go until the 2026 election results are announced. - CM M.K. Stalin"

Chennai, Dec 14

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, on Sunday, urged the DMK cadre to take the achievements of the Dravidian model government to every household in the state and convert them into votes, asserting that sustained grassroots work would ensure the party's return to power in the 2026 Assembly elections.

Speaking at the family wedding of former State Minister P. Palaniappan in Dharmapuri district, CM Stalin said the state government's welfare initiatives and development record had to be communicated directly to people across the state.

Referring to the Vellum Tamil Pengal programme held in Chennai on Saturday, he said the event ensured that an additional 17 lakh women were brought under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme, which provides monthly financial assistance to women.

"If any eligible woman has not received the assistance, she should apply for it. The benefits under the scheme will continue to increase," CM Stalin added.

He also said that on the same day, a Reserve Bank of India report had ranked Tamil Nadu as the top-performing state in the country in terms of Gross State Domestic Product growth.

CM Stalin said these achievements had been realised despite several challenges.

He also referred to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, stressing that DMK cadre were working tirelessly to safeguard voting rights.

"Only half the work is over now. We still have a long way to go until the 2026 election results are announced. The DMK will come to power for the seventh time, and the development of Tamil Nadu will continue," he said.

Addressing the gathering, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi leader Thol. Thirumavalavan said the DMK-led alliance must secure a massive victory in the 2026 elections to protect Tamil Nadu, its land and the Tamil language.

He alleged that there were attempts to disrupt the DMK-led alliance's prospects and said that Dravidian movements, the VCK and Left parties were collectively resisting such efforts.

Thirumavalavan referred to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's claim that the NDA would win in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, cautioning that such statements could not be ignored.

He alleged that the NDA was attempting to win elections through manipulation, citing recent political developments in other states.

Emphasising organisational strength, he said the DMK had a robust booth-level structure unmatched by any other party.

Communist Party of India former State secretary, R. Mutharasan, said that while political alliances in Tamil Nadu had often been short-lived in the past, the current DMK alliance had remained intact for a decade, calling it a significant achievement.

He expressed confidence that the alliance would retain power in 2026, with Stalin returning as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Top in GSDP growth is a proud achievement for Tamil Nadu! 🎉 This shows the Dravidian model's focus on development is working. Hope this economic growth translates into more jobs for our youth. The 2026 target seems ambitious but with this record, possible.
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Arjun K
While the achievements are good, I hope the cadre doesn't just do propaganda but actually listens to people's problems. In my area, water scarcity is still a big issue. Development should be felt at the ground level, not just in reports.
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Sarah B
Interesting to read as an outsider. The political stability of a decade-long alliance mentioned by Mutharasan is rare in Indian politics. That consistency probably helps in long-term planning. The women's scheme sounds progressive.
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Karthik V
Thirumavalavan's point about protecting Tamil identity is crucial. As a Tamilian, I value our language and culture deeply. Any alliance that safeguards this while delivering development has my support. The booth-level strength of DMK is well-known.
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Michael C
The RBI ranking is impressive data. Economic performance should be the primary metric for voters everywhere. If the numbers are real and sustainable, that's the best campaign material. All parties should compete on development indices.
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Nisha Z

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