‘Countdown for DMK’s exit has begun, Tamil Nadu will have BJP-NDA govt’: PM Modi

MADURANTAKAM (Tamil Nadu): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hit out at the ruling DMK-led alliance in the poll-bound Tamil Nadu, saying the countdown for its exit has begun and a BJP-NDA government will be formed in the state.

Addressing a public meeting in Madurantakam in Tamil Nadu’s Chengalpattu district, PM Modi took several jibes at the DMK, saying the party has betrayed the trust of people and alleged that it is involved in corruption. He said people are calling the “DMK government the CMC (corruption, mafia, crime) government”.

#WATCH | Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated during a public rally in Madurantakam.

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“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.”

#WATCH | Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “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… pic.twitter.com/yQt424KfsR

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He alleged that Tamil Nadu has a government that lacks “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,” he said.

“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.

The Prime Minister said the “massive crowd” present here is sending a strong message in Tamil Nadu and the nation. “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,” he said.

“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,” he added.

Beginning his address, PM Modi remembered former Tamil Nadu CM MG Ramachandran and also paid tribute to freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 129th birth anniversary.

“In 2026, this is my first visit to Tamil Nadu. A few days ago, the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna MGR was celebrated. Today is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birth anniversary, and it is celebrated as 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 will face polls in the first half of this year with the opposition NDA looking to defeat the DMK-led alliance. Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is also seeking to throw out the DMK government.

Union Minister and BJP’s election in-charge in Tamil Nadu, Piyush Goyal, called Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tamil Nadu a bugle for the NDA to come to power in the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. (ANI)