Ahead of the Assembly elections, Minister for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) T.M. Anbarasan, contesting from the Alandur constituency, says the DMK is confident of returning to power on the strength of its governance record. In this interview, he speaks about the DMK’s prospects in the upcoming polls, the entry of actor Vijay, and the government’s efforts over the last five years to promote MSMEs and build industrial infrastructure. Edited excerpts.

Published - April 18, 2026 12:21 am IST