Udhayanidhi Stalin accuses TVK-led Tamil Nadu government of failing to address power cuts, price rise
Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has criticized the TVK-led Tamil Nadu government for failing to manage power supply, inflation, and law and order. He called for a political shift in the upcoming bypolls to challenge the current administration.
Why it matters
The critique signals intensifying political rivalry in Tamil Nadu as the DMK attempts to regain public support against the incumbent TVK government.
Tamil Nadu is plagued by rampant power cuts, rise in the prices of essential commodities and law and order issues in the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government, alleged Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday (September 13, 2026).
Speaking at a function in Chennai, Mr. Udhayanidhi said the DMK was entering a very important phase. In two days, the DMK would celebrate its ‘Mupperum Vizha’. In these 77 years, the party has witnessed so many victories and defeats. Beyond electoral victories and defeats, the DMK has always been a party that stands with the people, he said.
Even though the DMK missed the opportunity to come back to power, he said it has been functioning effectively as an Opposition party, and its cadre will always stand with the people.
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