Amit Shah slams DMK over corruption, promises NDA rule in Tamil Nadu by 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu, accusing its leaders of corruption and poor governance.

Speaking at the inauguration of BJP district offices in Coimbatore, Tiruvannamalai, and Ramanathapuram, Shah alleged that DMK leaders were involved in various scams.

"In cases of corruption, all the leaders of the DMK hold a master's degree. One of their leaders is embroiled in a cash-for-jobs case, another is involved in money laundering and illegal sand mining, and a third is facing charges related to disproportionate assets," Shah stated.

#WATCH | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "...Sometimes it feels as if DMK has let all the corrupts in the society join DMK through a membership drive... MK Stalin and his son are raising several issues to deviate from the real issues. Today, they are… pic.twitter.com/EP1zBOuzTt

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Dismissing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's claim that the state was denied central funds, Shah countered, "There is no truth in MK Stalin's statement. The Modi government has given Rs 5 lakh crore to Tamil Nadu in the last five years."

He further said that a comparison between funds allocated under the UPA and NDA governments proves that Tamil Nadu faced actual injustice during the UPA regime.

Taking a dig at DMK, Shah remarked, "Sometimes it feels as if DMK has let all the corrupts in the society join DMK through a membership drive. MK Stalin and his son are raising several issues to deviate from real concerns. Today, they are going to have a meeting regarding delimitation. PM Modi has made it clear that even after delimitation, the seats of none of the states in the South will be decreased."

Shah also declared that the BJP will form a government in Tamil Nadu in 2026 under the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). He pledged to end corruption, nepotism, and anti-India activities in the state.

#WATCH | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "In 2024, we have formed the govt in Odisha with a full majority for the first time. After many years, Andhra Pradesh now has the NDA govt... 2025 began with the victory in Delhi, and 2026 will begin with the… pic.twitter.com/XJSzXopho1

— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2025

"Get ready for the formation of a National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Tamil Nadu. In 2026, we will establish an NDA administration. This new government will usher in a new era for Tamil Nadu. We will put an end to nepotism in the state. Corruption will be eradicated in Tamil Nadu. We are committed to removing individuals involved in anti-India activities from Tamil Nadu," he asserted.

Shah's visit to Tamil Nadu included the inauguration of BJP district offices in Coimbatore, Tiruvannamalai, and Ramanathapuram.