Tiruchirappalli, Oct. 8 -- Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and DMK Youth Wing Secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin on Wednesday indirectly referred to actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam as the BJP's "new slave" in the state.

Speaking at a DMK functionaries' meeting for the Srirangam constituency at Kalaignar Arivalayam, Trichy, Udhayanidhi said, "The BJP-led Union Government is conspiring with AIADMK and new slaves to capture Tamil Nadu."

He also stated that the state has been "fighting" against Governor R.N. Ravi for the last four years and will continue to do so until victory is achieved. "No matter how many such conspiracies arise, DMK cadres will ensure the state remains untouched by fascist forces," he asserted.

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