Strengthen DMK in Erode, CM Stalin tells functionaries

ERODE: Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin has directed functionaries to strengthen the party in constituencies it is perceived to be weak in Erode district and secure victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. Since DMK has never won the Perundurai Assembly constituency, Stalin questioned functionaries from the constituency about the reasons for this, DMK sources said. Sources said the DMK chief advised the functionaries to strengthen the party in constituencies where it is weak. In our target of winning 200 seats in 2026 Assembly elections, Erode’s role should be unparalleled.” Speaking to TNIE, Minister and Erode DMK’s south district secretary S Muthusamy said, “The CM is holding such consultations in every district.