I am in people’s hearts, says Stalin in response to Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s ‘where’s your father’ jibe
DMK president M.K. Stalin responded to a jab from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay by asserting his connection to the people. Stalin highlighted his government's welfare schemes as evidence of his ongoing influence and commitment to the state.
Why it matters
This exchange reflects the ongoing political rivalry in Tamil Nadu and the use of populist welfare programs as a central pillar of political legitimacy.
In a sharp retort to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s “Where is your father?” jab , DMK president M.K. Stalin on Thursday (June 25, 2026) said he was in the people’s hearts.
The article reports on a political dispute by quoting both sides, though it focuses primarily on Stalin's rebuttal.
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