Chennai, Oct. 5 -- Flaying both the BJP and its revived ally the main OppositonAIADMK, Tamil Nad Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin declared thatthe ensuing 2026 Assemby elections was an election to protect the Tamil race androot out those forces trying to destroy the state.
Speaking at the valedictory event marking the Centenary of the Self-respect Movementformed by Dravidiain icon and social reformer Periyar at Maraimalainagar, about 50 kmfrom here in neighbouring Chengalpattu district organised by Dravidar Kazhagam lastnight, the Chief Minister said the ensuing Assembly election due in seven months timewas not just a "political election".
"But a 'social' election for the Tamil race to safeguard itself and install the DMK'sDra...