Why should DMK continue in politics if it cannot accept people’s verdict, asks Tamil Nadu CM Vijay
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has publicly criticized the DMK party for its inability to accept electoral defeat. He condemned the use of obscene and misogynistic language in political discourse, calling for greater decency and decorum in the state's political environment.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing political tensions in Tamil Nadu and reflects a shift in rhetoric regarding the standards of conduct expected from opposition parties.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday (September 7, 2026) questioned why the DMK should continue in politics if it lacked the mindset to accept the verdict of the people.
Recalling a senior DMK leader’s comment (outside the House) that people would “not have a good death” because they had not voted for the DMK, the Chief Minister wondered how he could make such a statement when the same people had voted for the DMK for nearly 50 years.
“I am not able to understand how he is able to speak like that,” he said while replying to the demands for grants for the Police and Fire and Rescue Services departments.
The Chief Minister departed from his prepared text at 9.56 a.m., adopting a different tone and body language as he launched a scathing attack on the DMK.
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