Overview
- Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin declared the DMK unafraid of Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids or Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pledging to address all cases legally.
- Udhayanidhi emphasized the DMK's commitment to state rights and autonomy, rejecting claims of political intimidation by the BJP-led central government.
- Chief Minister M.K. Stalin attended the NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi to secure financial allocations for Tamil Nadu, countering opposition allegations of opportunism.
- The DMK highlighted its ideological grounding in the legacy of Periyar and Karunanidhi, reinforcing its self-respect narrative against external pressures.
- At a Pudukkottai event, Udhayanidhi distributed welfare aid worth ₹40.54 crore to over 1,100 beneficiaries, showcasing the party's governance focus ahead of the 2026 elections.