Overview
- DK Shivakumar said the Indian National Congress stands with M K Stalin’s DMK-led front and called Vijay’s claim that the “real Congress” backs TVK misleading.
- Speaking in Chennai after unveiling the party manifesto, he argued that Congress cadres remain with the party and said Vijay lacks political experience.
- He predicted a two-thirds majority for the DMK-led alliance, framing it as a forecast of voter endorsement rather than a guarantee.
- The Congress manifesto promises Rs 2,000 a month to every ration-card family, 3 lakh government jobs in 300 days by filling vacancies, and recruitment of 40,000 police personnel.
- He criticized film personalities who enter politics as seeking instant stardom and said public service requires patient, long-term work.