The war of words between the DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) and the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) in Tamil Nadu has escalated into a second day, with BJP State President K. Annamalai responding to the challenge posed by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the Central government's contributions to the state over the past nine years.
Taking to Twitter on Sunday, Annamalai announced that the Tamil Nadu unit of the BJP would provide a comprehensive response to Stalin, shedding light on the achievements of the DMK government during its two-year tenure.
The clash between the two parties originated from Stalin's scathing criticism of the BJP during a public gathering in Salem on Saturday. He questioned the accomplishments of the Central government in Tamil Nadu during its nine-year tenure and insinuated that the BJP was on the defensive following their defeat in the Karnataka assembly elections.
Furthermore, Stalin rallied his party members to secure victory in all 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu, as well as the sole seat in Puducherry.
The challenge presented by Stalin and the subsequent counter-challenge by Annamalai coincide with the visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who arrived in Chennai on Saturday night. His itinerary includes meetings with a group of industrialists and an afternoon address highlighting the BJP's achievements in the nine years since assuming power at the Centre.
The political face-off between the DMK and BJP highlights the heightened tension and competition as both parties vie for support and recognition in Tamil Nadu. As the state's political landscape continues to evolve, only time will reveal the impact of these verbal duels on the upcoming elections and the overall development of the region.