Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has emphasized that the upcoming Lok Sabha elections are a crucial battle to safeguard the essence of Indian democracy.
Stalin likened the current political climate to a second struggle for freedom, aimed at preserving the core values of India, including democracy, secularism, and pluralism.
In an interview with the Indian Express at his residence in Chennai, DMK chief Stalin expressed confidence in the opposition’s unity against the BJP, highlighting the presence of leaders like Akhilesh Yadav, Arvind Kejriwal, Uddhav Thackeray, Mamata Banerjee, and Tejashwi Yadav. He also praised Rahul Gandhi as a dynamic leader poised to challenge Modi’s image and the RSS narrative.
Stalin criticized the Modi government for its focus on past grievances, such as the recent withdrawal of cases against AAP leaders who switched to the BJP. He accused the BJP of using the RTI Act selectively to attack opposition leaders, expressing concerns about the erosion of public trust in Modi’s statements.
Stalin reiterated the DMK’s commitment to social justice and inclusivity, contrasting it with the BJP’s divisive politics based on the RSS ideology. He criticized the BJP’s claims of upholding democracy and federalism, suggesting that these principles were not being upheld in practice.
