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Stalin accorded rousing reception in Kolathur
DMK president and outgoing Chief Minister M.K. Stalin visited Kolathur to thank voters, drawing a spontaneous, emotional reception. Large crowds slowed his vehicle, and he, along with accompanying leaders, urged show of emotion to ease the moment.
Why It Matters
The visit underscores the DMK's effort to acknowledge voters after elections and highlights the emotional response in Kolathur, where Stalin was defeated, potentially signaling party morale and local political dynamics ahead of future contests.
Timeline
1 Event
Stalin's Kolathur visit draws rousing reception
May 5, 2026
DMK president and outgoing Chief Minister M.K. Stalin visited the Kolathur constituency to thank voters. He had lost Kolathur to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate V.S. Babu, a former DMK leader and district secretary. The visit generated a spontaneous response, with large crowds gathering and slowing the movement of Stalin’s vehicle to a crawl. Many party workers were seen shedding tears, and Stalin, standing on an open-top vehicle, urged them not to weep. Former Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister P.K. Sekarbabu, who accompanied Stalin, was also tearful throughout the visit.