DMK president MK Stalin criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay during a public event, questioning the purpose of Vijay's recent London visit and alleging that no significant investments were secured for the state. Stalin also raised concerns about deteriorating law and order, frequent power cuts, and rising prices in Tamil Nadu. The allegations include claims of increased crime, including murders and sickle attacks, and accusations that ruling party members are involved in illegal drug activities.

Stalin accused Vijay of hypocrisy, noting that while Vijay had previously stated he would no longer act in films, he continued to perform before the public. He also criticized the government for focusing on 'reels' rather than governance, suggesting that the Assembly's functioning had been disrupted by excessive media attention. Referring to MISA arrests, Stalin claimed that late DMK leader Chitti Babu had documented the arrests, and that no proof was needed to validate his own arrest.

Stalin further alleged that the upcoming by-election was a 'forced by-election,' claiming that a resignation was made shortly after the ink on voters' fingers had dried, and that the seat was now being contested under a different symbol. He argued that this undermined democratic processes. He also highlighted the DMK's political history, emphasizing its victories and defeats as part of its strength.

Stalin stated that the current administration was functioning with the support of alliance partners and that several welfare schemes from the DMK era were being implemented in renamed forms. He also referred to alleged violence during Vinayagar Chaturthi processions and claimed that murders were occurring frequently, though no official data or reports were provided to substantiate these claims.

The allegations made by Stalin remain unverified, and there is no indication that any independent investigation or official statement has been issued regarding the claims of crime, governance issues, or the by-election process. The situation remains unclear, with no evidence to confirm or refute the specific accusations made by Stalin.