The new DMK President MK Stalin took the place of his late father M. Karunanidhi today morning. The new DMK President took the new position and said, “My dream is to oppose who give a religious colour to everything… We will teach a lesson to the Narendra Modi government.”
The 65 year old also announced his goal as party chief. Stalin stated, “Let’s throw away the corrupt government in Tamil Nadu.” The ceremony was held at the DMK Headquarters in Chennai. Stalin went on to visit his father’s memorial at Marina Beach after the celebrations.
At the DMK Headquarters Stalin looked back at the 49 years of his father’s leadership. MK Stalin modestly said, “I never dreamt that I would lead the party. It is a huge responsibility… I don’t say I would lead. Let’s do it together. Let’s question all including ourselves if we go wrong.”
Stalin further added, “Today’s political situation has come as a grave challenge. Education, art, literature, religion are under attack by authoritative and communal forces. The Union government is trying to destabilise judiciary, selection of governors. All this has dealt a blow to the secular principles.”
The party plans to emerge as a national party as Stalin has been widely vocal about his plans to expand the party in other states. Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee both congratulated Stalin on his elevation.
