K. Stalin greeting supporters in the Kolathur constituency on Tuesday. | K.
DMK president and outgoing Chief Minister M.K. Stalin greeting supporters in the Kolathur constituency on Tuesday. | K. Stalin received a rousing reception on Tuesday (May 5, 2026), when he visited the Kolathur constituency to thank voters. Mr. Stalin, who had advised party candidates to visit their constituencies to meet and thank voters, set an example by visiting Kolathur, where he lost to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate V.S. Babu, a former DMK leader and district secretary.`There was spontaneous response from the public, with large crowds gathering and slowing the movement of Mr. Stalin’s vehicle to a crawl. Many party workers turned emotional and were seen shedding tears, while a visibly moved Mr. Stalin, standing on an open-top vehicle, urged them not to weep. Former Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister P.K. Sekarbabu, who accompanied Mr. Stalin, was also seen in tears throughout the visit. Published - May 05, 2026 11:26 pm IST
DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. | MOORTHY The outgoing Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday said the DMK, which had functioned efficiently as a ruling party, would now function as an effective Opposition.In a social media message, the DMK president said he accepted the people’s verdict and congratulated the victors on their win. He said the DMK had implemented a range of welfare schemes over the past five years and provided good governance. “We developed the State in all sectors. We sought votes based on our achievements and for the continuation of welfare schemes,” he said. Published - May 05, 2026 01:52 am IST
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