DMK president M.K. Stalin on Sunday (June 7, 2026) said though he had earlier maintained the government headed by the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) should be given six months before being criticised, the prevailing circumstances would not permit such a wait.

“I fear that the situation warrants criticism even within three months. The government is being run in such a manner,” he said at a meeting organised to welcome former Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) MLA Panaiyur Babu into the DMK in Chennai.

According to him, the government’s functioning had already drawn criticism from various quarters.

Mr. Stalin said there was no need to criticise the movement to which Mr. Babu belonged before joining the DMK.

Recalling DMK founder C.N. Annadurai’s observation that even the jasmine blooming in a neighbour’s garden carries the same fragrance, he said there was no need to underestimate anyone.

He also recalled the schemes and projects implemented by the DMK government over the past five years for the welfare of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the State.