Congress in Vijay camp, who's next and when will he take the oath?
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Not double engine, but dabba engine: Stalin jabs NDA ahead of Tamil Nadu polls
UPDATED: Feb 11, 2026 13:01 IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin exuded confidence that the DMK would return to power, asserting that the party would form its "own government" and make "even greater inroads" than in 2021. Speaking at the India Today Round Table, Stalin launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led NDA, calling it not a "double engine" but a "dabba engine," or an empty vessel. "The so-called double engine is an empty vessel. It is not a double engine, but a dabba engine," he said. Framing the polls as another battle in the Aryan-Dravidian divide, Stalin accused the NDA of spreading "falsehoods, hate and communal tension." He alleged attempts to polarise minorities and said Tamil Nadu would deliver a "great disappointment" to the alliance. He also highlighted the state's 11.19% growth rate under the "Dravidian Model." He emphasized that the state leads nationally in education and health metrics, with 98.3% of government schools equipped with science labs. Stalin discussed various welfare initiatives, including the monthly 1,000 rupee assistance for women and the breakfast scheme for school children. Addressing political alliances, he confirmed that the DMK-Congress partnership remains robust for the upcoming elections. The Chief Minister also touched upon his personal life, sharing his fitness routine and his history as an off-spin bowler, while reiterating his commitment to hard work as taught by his father, M. Karunanidhi.
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