Overview
- M. K. Stalin used a Sunday rally in Virudhunagar to accuse AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami of running on lies and slander.
- He defended the DMK’s coupon plan for homemakers, saying coupons let families buy what they need and leave no room for commissions.
- Stalin showcased Secular Progressive Alliance unity by introducing candidates across seven local seats and by calling DMDK’s Vijay Prabhakaran his brother.
- He rejected claims that the DMK blocked Marina Beach memorial space for leaders like K. Kamaraj and Janaki Ramachandran, citing past gestures of respect.
- Pitching the manifesto, he highlighted an Rs 8,000 appliance coupon for homemakers and a plan to lift monthly women’s aid to Rs 2,000, while arguing the contest is Tamil Nadu team versus Delhi team.