Cabinet berth solely for individuals who guarantee victory in most variety of constituencies, says Stalin

Chief Minister and DMK president M.Okay. Stalin on Monday made it clear to the occasion’s district secretaries that non-public variations shouldn’t be allowed to have an effect on the occasion’s prospects within the April 23 Assembly election. He warned that he would instantly take motion towards anybody who sought to create issues.

“I keep the party’s interest above that of individuals,” he mentioned, addressing a gathering at Anna Arivalayam, the occasion headquarters.

Mr. Stalin mentioned the time had come to reap the advantages of the arduous work performed over the previous 12 months, and the election was like operating a relay race. “Not one of us can afford to be laid-back. We must work twice as hard to harvest victory,” he mentioned.

The Chief Minister mentioned nobody ought to assume the occasion president wouldn’t pay attention to what was occurring in every of the 234 Assembly constituencies. “This Stalin has eyes and ears in all the 234 constituencies. I will get details directly. Even now, I am receiving information,” he mentioned.

‘Seniority is secondary’

Mr. Stalin mentioned victory could be assessed based mostly on the leads to all of the Assembly constituencies underneath the jurisdiction of the district secretaries. “Seniority is secondary in the party. Keep in mind that ministerial berths would be given only to those who ensure victory in the maximum number of constituencies,” he mentioned.

He additionally made it clear that the obligation of these in command of the occasion’s numerous areas and the district secretaries was to make sure victory, and to not choose candidates.

“I will take care of the selection of candidates and the constituencies where they will contest. Do not waste your time lobbying for seats. Seats will be given only to those who are liked by the people, and those who have bright prospects of winning the polls,” he mentioned.

Mr. Stalin mentioned he didn’t require an introduction to anybody, since he had met nearly all of the office-bearers whereas interacting with occasion employees as a part of the Udanpirappe Vaa programme, organised by the occasion throughout the State. “I know everyone personally. I have updated details about everyone. Those who win and contribute to others’ victory will get a reward,” he mentioned.

He mentioned the DMK was main in election work, and the media had reported on the efficient subject work of DMK cadre.

“We are dominating the political landscape of Tamil Nadu. The Pongal cash gift of ₹3,000; ₹5,000 for women; and ₹2,000 for the disabled and others have improved our standing among the people,” he mentioned.

Mr Stalin mentioned the DMK had defeated makes an attempt to create confusion inside the alliance and had succeeded in bringing in new allies. “We have created an image not only among the people but also among our political rivals that we will win with the strength of our alliance, the welfare schemes of the Dravidian Model government, and other programmes,” he mentioned.