Chennai, Dec 24, 2025 — tamil Nadu chief minister M.K. Stalin used christmas festivities across the state to send a clear political message: the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its Secular Progressive Alliance remain committed to protecting and supporting religious minorities. His remarks, delivered at events in Perambur and other localities, highlighted both cultural solidarity and political reassurance as the 2026 state elections approach.
Addressing the crowd at a christmas event organised by the DMK’s Minority Welfare Rights Wing, stalin extended warm festival greetings and said the party would continue standing with Christians, Muslims and other minority communities. He emphasised that festivals like christmas should strengthen bonds of love and brotherhood among all religious groups in tamil Nadu.
Stalin stressed that minorities across india are living in a climate of fear due to what he described as rising majoritarian pressures at the national level, and argued that the DMK’s secular ethos makes it uniquely capable of safeguarding their rights. He claimed his government’s welfare initiatives — including increased subsidies for pilgrimages, construction and renovation of religious sites, and minority education support — reflected genuine commitment rather than symbolic gestures.
At these events, stalin also took aim at political rivals for what he described as their failure to defend minority interests. According to reports, he contrasted the DMK’s stance with those of opposition parties and appealed to communities to recognise the party’s efforts in securing democratic rights and inclusive governance.
Beyond the Chief Minister’s own address, DMK leaders — including deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin — have been active in attending multiple christmas functions statewide, reinforcing the party’s outreach to the Christian community and other minority groups. Recent policy actions include enabling minority educational institutions to form independent faculty selection committees, resolving delayed appointments, and embarking on cultural projects such as memorial initiatives that resonate with community histories.
Political analysts suggest that these efforts reflect a broader strategy to consolidate minority support ahead of the upcoming tamil Nadu assembly elections, where secularism, cultural inclusion, and safeguards for civil liberties are likely to figure prominently. However, critics argue that the intensified outreach during festive occasions could also carry clear electoral overtones.
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