DMK president and former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, on Thursday (May 14, 2026), said he took responsibility for the defeat of the party in the 2026 Assembly elections.
“One is blaming another and they are pointing an accusing finger at someone else. There will be no end if we keep blaming one another. When I take pride in victory, I should also take responsibility for defeat. There is nothing wrong in it. It is only fair,” he said addressing the DMK district secretaries’ meeting at the party headquarters ‘Anna Arivalayam’ in Chennai.
While underscoring the importance of district secretaries, he said it should not become a norm that only district secretaries were important. “Everyone is important. A building stands supported by all its pillars. If someone feels that they cannot function up to expectations, they can certainly leave,” said Mr. Stalin.
‘A tsunami has wreaked havoc’
He said what had happened in the election was a new and attractive “magic tsunami”. By tsunami, I do not mean achievement or adventure. I only mean that it has caused great damage. It has damaged the interests of Tamil Nadu,” he said while referring to the victory of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
