Allowing the BJP to get a foothold in Tamil Nadu will cause a huge, long-lasting impact. Generally, the people of Tamil Nadu know the strength of CPI(M) and CPI in Tamil Nadu, and they [the DMK] also know it. When a political party has its own separate symbol, asking them to contest on the symbol of the leader of the alliance is wrong. There is no doubt that alcoholism has increased in Tamil Nadu and that several families have been affected by it. In such matters, the Tamil Nadu government has to take action without delay against police personnel who are involved in such crimes.

Source: The Hindu April 01, 2026 19:15 UTC