Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin stirred fresh political debate on Monday, March 16, when he drew a direct parallel between the principles of Dravidian ideology the philosophical foundation of the ruling DMK and the teachings of Islam.
A series of pointed remarks by Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has ignited political controversy and intensified the leadership debate within the India bloc, as Tamil Nadu’s Assembly polls draw closer.
1 Count Posts Chennai — In a vibrant celebration of athletic achievement, Tamil Nadu on 18 February 2026 hosted the “Champions of Tamil Nadu” event at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, marking five years of sustained sporting success under the current state government. The ceremony brought together elite athletes, coaches, officials and policymakers to honour
Activist Piyush Manush publicly expressed his gratitude to the Deputy Chief Minister, stating that the assistance provided by Udhayanidhi Stalin’s office came as a crucial lifeline.
Deputy Chief Minister and DMK Youth Wing Secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin launched a sharp attack on AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palanisamy, calling him “the biggest slave in India.”
CM Stalin targeted the Union Budget 2026–27, alleging that Tamil Nadu had been neglected. “They gave ‘zero’ to us. We should give ‘zero’ to them in the elections as well. Just like the parliamentary elections, they should receive ‘zero’ in the 2026 Assembly Elections,” he said.
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