Stalin slams Vijay govt. over law and order, rising prices; says DMK to hold protest on October 31
CHENNAI DMK president M.K. Stalin on Friday (October 30, 2026) accused the TVK-led government headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay of “being incompetent and ruining law and order” in the State. He said criminals have absolutely no fear of the government. To condemn the deterioration of law and order, the lack of safety for women and children, and the unprecedented rise in prices, the DMK women’s wing would organise protests at district headquarters across Tamil Nadu on Saturday (October 31), he announced.
Tamil Nadu Assembly: The changing address of power Tamil Nadu Assembly: The changing address of power T.N.’s search for a new Secretariat has spanned successive governments; TVK’s latest proposal to build one near coast has revived the debate NOTEBOOK Tamil Nadu Assembly: The changing address of power storyline 1 In a video message on X, Mr. Stalin said whenever he addressed people, he would begin by asking them how they were doing.
“But considering the present situation in Tamil Nadu, if I ask how are you, people will ask me whether I am making fun of them.” Referring to the speeches made by Mr. Vijay as TVK president at public meetings before the 2026 Assembly elections, in which he had accused the DMK government of allowing law and order to deteriorate, failing to ensure the safety of women and children, and allowing crimes under the influence of narcotic substances, Mr.
Stalin questioned, “What is the situation now under the government whose leader spoke punch dialogues so loudly?” Stalin demands apology from T.N. CM Vijay for MIDS professor’s detention; TVK denies ‘political vendetta’ claim Stalin demands apology from T.N. CM Vijay for MIDS professor’s detention; TVK denies ‘political vendetta’ claim The ruling TVK said the inquiry was not related to the professor’s remarks on rising rice prices Stalin demands apology from T.N.
CM Vijay for MIDS professor’s detention; TVK denies ‘political vendetta’ claim storyline 1 ‘Major crimes have become routine’ Murders, sexual assaults, and the killing of elderly people living alone in their homes to rob them of their jewellery had become routine. Minor girls continued to go missing. Murders were taking place even in some of Chennai’s prominent neighbourhoods, including Mylapore, Adyar, and Taramani, Mr.
Stalin said. Mr. Stalin alleged those who committed murders in broad daylight in the middle of the road were leaving the scene without any panic, boarding motorcycles and autorickshaws. DVAC searches premises linked to ex-Minister K.N. Nehru DVAC searches premises linked to ex-Minister K.N. Nehru The search at Mr. Nehru’s residence, carried out by a team headed by a Deputy Superintendent of Police, began around 7 a.m.
DVAC searches premises linked to ex-Minister K.N. Nehru storyline 1 “We do not know whether the Chief Minister is watching these visuals. There is reason to doubt whether these reports are even reaching him. His actions suggest that nothing of this sort is happening in Tamil Nadu. All political parties issue statements, condemn the incidents, and organise protests. But there has been no response from the Chief Minister,” he said.
“Isn’t the Chief Minister directly responsible for the Police department? Shouldn’t he answer these questions? Shouldn’t he hold review meetings with Police officials and issue appropriate directions? But none of this appears to be happening,” the DMK president charged. Theni jailbreak: Stalin, Palaniswami criticise TVK-led Tamil Nadu government Theni jailbreak: Stalin, Palaniswami criticise TVK-led Tamil Nadu government Theni jailbreak: Stalin, Palaniswami criticise TVK-led Tamil Nadu government storyline 1 Only a few Ministers were responding on behalf of all departments, and even their responses were “irresponsible”, he said.
Despite being in power for nearly six months, whenever issues arose, the government seemed to turn to the DMK and blame it for everything, he alleged. “What is particularly worrying is that nearly half of the criminal incidents involve members of the TVK. The Chief Minister need not go anywhere to restore law and order. If he simply keeps members of his own party under control, crime could be reduced considerably.
Women do not need to be protected by the TVK. Rather, women need to be protected from the TVK,” he said. Stalin calls on DMK cadres to prepare to oust TVK-led government soon in Tamil Nadu Stalin calls on DMK cadres to prepare to oust TVK-led government soon in Tamil Nadu Even those who had voted for the TVK had been regretting their decision, said the DMK president while speaking in Chennai Stalin calls on DMK cadres to prepare to oust TVK-led government soon in Tamil Nadu storyline 1 Referring to the arrest of TVK functionary Boopalan by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in Nagapattinam on charges of trafficking methamphetamine, Mr.
Stalin said when journalists reported the news, a TVK union secretary threatened them. “Is this what a pure force is?” Mr. Stalin asked. “Was the money earned by Boopalan through drug trafficking used to finance the party’s election expenditure in Nagapattinam district and other districts?” he asked. Stalin slams TVK over price rise Referring to food inflation in the State, Mr.
Stalin accused the government of polishing rice meant to be distributed free of cost under the Public Distribution System (PDS) and selling it as Grade A fine-variety rice. He also said the government had announced that onions would be sold at subsidised prices at fair price shops, but people visiting the outlets found they were out of stock. Udhayanidhi alleges free ration rice being polished and sold at ₹30 per kg across T.N.
Udhayanidhi alleges free ration rice being polished and sold at ₹30 per kg across T.N. He alleges that people have also been returning the rice in several places Udhayanidhi alleges free ration rice being polished and sold at ₹30 per kg across T.N. storyline 1 “There was a time when the poor could only dream of buying gold. Now, …
