At a public meeting of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party held in Chennai, Minister Aadhav Arjuna launched a strong attack on the DMK, accusing the ruling party of failing to take effective action against the ganja and drug problem. He questioned whether, during Udhayanidhi Stalin’s time in power, any review meeting had ever been held specifically to address drug abuse. Arjuna said that when Udhayanidhi served as Deputy Chief Minister and was also in charge of the sports portfolio, the youth-focused party and sports ministry should have done more to curb narcotics and support young people.
He added that Vijay, the party leader he referred to, had instructed him to prioritize sports development across Chennai and beyond, saying sports grounds should be built in every area and that youth should be encouraged to stay away from ganja through sports and inclusion. According to Arjuna, the approach was not merely about allocating a budget of Rs 300 crore, but about creating sports infrastructure everywhere and bringing more women into sports as well.
Arjuna also challenged Udhayanidhi to prove allegations that ministers had taken money, insisting that “no minister took even one rupee.” He dared Udhayanidhi to hold a press conference and speak openly on the issue, saying he was ready to state his position today. He further argued that India should not have a chief minister who comes to power by birthright in a monarchy-like system, and likewise, the state should not have an opposition leader selected by family lineage. He criticized the DMK leadership for promoting Udhayanidhi after winning 59 seats and said the party had not changed.
His remarks were among the sharpest political attacks made at the meeting, reflecting the continuing confrontation between Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and the DMK over governance, youth issues, and leadership culture in Tamil Nadu.
