Stalin Welcomes 5,000 Defectors to DMK Ranks in Chennai

Stalin praised Benjamin’s legislative track record, specifically highlighting his history of delivering sharp, evidence-based arguments during Assembly sessions. During the event, the DMK leader invoked the party’s 75-year history to frame the induction as a vital step toward future electoral success. He called on the new arrivals to focus their energy on grassroots organizing, promising that those who contribute to the party’s growth will receive direct recognition.

The ceremony also served as a platform for sharp criticism of the current TVK-led government. Stalin attacked the administration’s handling of recent economic and social challenges, contrasting these struggles with his own record of governance. He specifically pointed to the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme and recent industrial investments as evidence of a superior development model, claiming these initiatives have secured international approval for Tamil Nadu’s policy direction.