DMK chief blames Tamil Nadu CM for lax policing and rising crime

DMK president M.K. Stalin on Monday accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay of neglect that is putting citizens at risk. He pointed to recent spikes in violent crimes, murders and drug busts carried out by central agencies as evidence the state’s police force is being ignored. Stalin urged the chief minister to drop his leisure pursuits and concentrate on policing. He highlighted the killing of a notorious offender named Madan, who was out on bail, questioning whether bail‑released suspects are being properly supervised. He also cited the assault and murder of a nurse near Perundurai, noting that authorities recovered her body only after five days. Stalin claimed members of the ruling TVK party are exploiting the government and involved in drug trafficking, suggesting they may be copying criminal behavior seen in films featuring the chief minister. He asked whether police are failing to act because the suspects are party affiliates. Stalin said that genuine action against drugs would require the chief minister to bring his own party members under police control. He further suggested that Vijay holds the chief ministerial role in name only, having delegated police oversight to other ministers. The criticism was posted on social media.

Context

Stalin leads the opposition DMK, while TVK is a regional ally of the ruling coalition. Accusations of police neglect often surface during election cycles, reflecting broader concerns about law‑and‑order management in the state.