Overview

• Chief Minister MK Stalin declared 'Version 2.0 loading in 2026,' expressing confidence in DMK's return to power in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
• Stalin highlighted key achievements of his government, including a 9.69% economic growth rate in 2024-25, zero middle school dropouts, and significant poverty reduction.
• Stalin criticized the Union government and Governor for obstructing his administration, likening the challenges to being surrounded by 'snakes' and 'foxes.'
• AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami responded by accusing the DMK of governance failures, citing incidents like the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy and rising law-and-order concerns.
• Palaniswami asserted that the AIADMK-led coalition would win in 2026, dismissing Stalin's claims and branding DMK's tenure as an 'illicit liquor regime.'