Madurantakam (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu, asserting that the countdown for its exit has begun and that a BJP-NDA government will take charge in the state.
Addressing a public meeting in Madurantakam, Chengalpattu district, PM Modi accused the DMK of betraying public trust and alleged widespread corruption, dubbing the current administration as the “CMC (corruption, mafia, crime) government.”
“You gave DMK a full majority twice, but they broke the trust of the people of Tamil Nadu. DMK made heaps of promises but delivered zero work. People are now calling the DMK government the CMC government. CMC government means a government that promotes ‘Corruption, Mafia, and Crime.’ The people of Tamil Nadu have now made up their minds to uproot both DMK and CMC. Here, a BJP-NDA double-engine government is certain to come to power,” he said.
PM Modi further criticised the state government for lacking democratic values and accountability. “The DMK government serves the interests of a single family rather than the people of the state. Opportunities for advancement within the DMK seem limited, often favouring those connected by dynasty or those willing to engage in corruption, mistreatment of women, or disrespect of our culture. As a result, only individuals who are willing to participate in such behaviours are being promoted within the party. This has had serious consequences for Tamil Nadu, as the state suffers from the effects of these actions,” he added.
Highlighting the large turnout at the event, the Prime Minister said, “The message that Tamil Nadu is now ready for a change. The state wants liberation from misrule of DMK and wants the BJP-NDA government. NDA family’s senior leaders have come together to decide the fate of Tamil Nadu. They are here with one resolve, that we have to liberate Tamil Nadu from the DMK government. We have to make Tamil Nadu a Viksit (developed), safe and corruption-free state. I can clearly see that the countdown of DMK’s exit has begun.”
PM Modi also paid tribute to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MG Ramachandran and remembered freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 129th birth anniversary, calling it Parakram Diwas. “Courageous freedom fighters fought for independence alongside Netaji. Bravery and patriotism are ingrained in every person of Tamil Nadu,” he said.
Tamil Nadu is scheduled to go to polls in the first half of 2026, with the opposition NDA aiming to unseat the DMK-led alliance. Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is also seeking to challenge the DMK government. Union Minister and BJP election in-charge for Tamil Nadu, Piyush Goyal, described PM Modi’s visit as a rallying call for the NDA ahead of the Assembly elections. (ANI)
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