Kanimozhi rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comments about the alleged mistreatment of migrants in Tamil Nadu and accused the BJP of using religion, language, and regional identity to create division for votes. She argued that the BJP’s approach has consistently been rooted in polarisation and said Tamil Nadu has always treated migrants, including those from Bihar, with dignity and safety. According to her, attempts to portray otherwise are aimed at stirring tensions ahead of elections rather than reflecting reality. She also criticised the Prime Minister for altering his tone based on the location of his campaign events, stating that such rhetoric harms national unity.
She defended Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, campaigning in Bihar alongside Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling it a natural step for alliance partners and a legitimate effort to protest alleged electoral wrongdoing. She questioned why the Prime Minister would frame such cooperation negatively, since coalition partners regularly campaign for each other in a democratic setup. Her comments sought to counter the narrative that political collaboration between DMK and Congress has any anti-national motive. Instead, she framed the cooperation as part of a consistent alliance strategy.
Kanimozhi voiced concerns about the timing and intent of the Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls, noting that the exercise appears to be implemented in a selective and hurried manner in Tamil Nadu. She stated that while the DMK is not opposed to cleansing voter rolls, the schedule and execution raise doubts about whether the process is being used to selectively target minorities, Dalits, women, and voters who do not support the BJP. She pointed to the difference in timeframes allotted to Bihar and Tamil Nadu as a basis for her suspicion, emphasizing the importance of transparent and impartial election processes.
She also addressed internal developments in the AIADMK, asserting that Edappadi K. Palaniswami is sidelining veteran party leaders to consolidate power. In her view, weakening internal party leadership damages Tamil Nadu’s political balance. She maintained that the DMK does not desire a fractured opposition and expressed support for a strong adversarial presence in a democratic system.
