Stalin Warns BJP Will Divide Tamil Nadu if AIADMK Alliance Wins

During a campaign rally in Perambalur, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin issued a stark warning regarding the potential consequences of an AIADMK-led alliance victory in the upcoming Assembly elections. Speaking on April 16, 2026, Stalin alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is actively seeking to establish a foothold in the state through its partnership with the AIADMK. He claimed that if this alliance comes to power, the BJP would attempt to divide Tamil Nadu, drawing parallels to the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Stalin further accused the national party of planning to impose anarchy by introducing Lieutenant Governor rule, similar to the administrative structure in the Union Territory of Puducherry. He asserted that such moves could ultimately lead to the removal of Tamil Nadu's statehood. The remarks were made while seeking votes for DMK candidates in the Perambalur and Ariyalur districts, highlighting the intense political rhetoric characterizing the election period as regional parties resist central influence.