That the DMK’s M.K. Stalin is blossoming into a national leader is evident from the manner in which he conducted the mega meet in Chennai to celebrate the 94th birthday of his father and DMK patriarch, M. Karunanidhi. Mr. Karunanidhi has often been one of the main architects of political alliances at the national level and it is worth noting that Mr. Stalin is trying to take a leaf out of his father’s book, especially at a time when the Opposition is struggling to counter the autocratic moves of the NDA government. There also seems to be a remarkable change in the attitude of Rahul Gandhi towards the DMK.
Tharcius S. Fernando,
Chennai