In a scathing attack ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, the state BJP unit unveiled a comprehensive ‘People’s Verdict Report Card’ targeting the ruling DMK government’s track record. Released by BJP Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagendran in Chennai, the document pulls no punches, accusing Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s administration of monumental failures across key governance areas from 2021 to 2026.
The report meticulously evaluates DMK’s performance in inflation control, job creation, law and order, education, healthcare, agriculture, and women’s safety. It highlights how the party promised 505 pledges before the 2021 polls but delivered on only a fraction, with many remaining half-baked or ignored entirely. BJP leaders dismissed DMK’s claims of fulfilling most promises as mere rhetoric.
Rising prices have squeezed households, youth unemployment lingers high, and public safety nets appear frayed, the report asserts. Law enforcement weaknesses have led to deteriorating order, stalling investments and economic growth. Infrastructure in schools and hospitals remains subpar, with service delivery riddled by gaps.
Corruption allegations dominate the narrative, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s critiques of ‘dynastic politics’ in the state and Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s ‘20% corruption premium’ charge, which DMK has repeatedly denied. The BJP also took swipes at DMK’s alliance with Congress, dredging up past controversies.
DMK counters that its ‘Dravidian model’ prioritizes social justice, welfare expansion, and inclusive growth. Yet, as political temperatures rise, this report—drawn from statewide outreach—positions governance and accountability as battlegrounds for the polls. Tamil Nadu’s voters now hold a stark scorecard to judge their leaders.