Former Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai has launched a launched a scathing attack on the DMK government, accusing it of failing to maintain law and order in the state. He particularly highlighted a disturbing trend of violent crimes, including a recent spate of robberies and murders targeting elderly individuals in farmhouses across the Kongu region. Despite these incidents, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has continued to claim that the DMK has delivered good governance and that the party’s return to power in 2026 will mark “DMK 2.0.”
Mocking the Chief Minister’s optimism, Annamalai compared the “DMK 2.0” pitch to Indian 2.0, a sequel to the Kamal Haasan film that was widely panned. Speaking at a protest held in Sivagiri on 5 May 2025, Annamalai ridiculed the comparison, saying, “The Chief Minister says, ‘If they come back to power, we’ll see DMK 2.0.’ But it will end up like the film Indian 2.0. That grandpa is different, and this ‘grandpa’ is different. No matter which 2.0 comes, you all know how it ends. He’s grading himself and claiming a comeback in 2026 like Indian 2.0. Beloveds, we must stand united—beyond party lines. Even if there are DMK cadres among us, I request you to acknowledge that law and order has broken down under this government. You must accept this, because your own families have women and elderly grandparents living in farm lands. This is not a political attack on DMK for the sake of it. It’s a call for everyone to come together.”
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The protest was organized to condemn the brutal murder of Ramasamy and Bhakiyammal, an elderly couple living in Megaraiyan estate near Sivagiri in Erode district, who were killed during a robbery on 29 April. Annamalai warned that if the culprits are not apprehended within two weeks, the BJP would launch a continuous hunger strike in Sivagiri starting 20 May.
Citing a pattern of violent crimes in the region, Annamalai listed incidents in Namakkal, Chennimalai, Palladam, and other areas where farmers and elderly individuals were targeted. He expressed concern that the lack of swift arrests in these cases has eroded public confidence in the police force.
Annamalai also revealed alarming statistics that in the past three years, Tamil Nadu has recorded 1,319 sexual assault cases, 4,949 cases of sexual harassment, and 16,518 POCSO cases. “This government lacks the capability to ensure safety. People are waiting for a strong leader who can take decisive action,” he stated.
He demanded that Chief Minister Stalin hand over the investigation into the recent murders in Kongu Mandal to the CBI, criticizing the state government for protecting its image over delivering justice. “Two ministers were forced to resign in a single day. Thirteen are facing corruption cases. This is not governance—it’s chaos,” he added.
Annamalai also criticized the Tamil Nadu government’s silence on national security concerns, such as the central government’s directive to expel Pakistani nationals residing illegally in India, especially in the wake of attacks on Indian tourists in Kashmir.
Earlier in the day, Annamalai visited the bereaved family of the murdered couple and offered his condolences. He was accompanied by BJP leaders, including Modakkurichi MLA Dr. C. Saraswathi.
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