Thu Sep 18 14:52:04 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

This text is a news article from The Hindu, published on September 18, 2025. The article reports on statements made by Tamilisai Soundararajan, former BJP State president and Telangana Governor, criticizing the DMK party in Tamil Nadu. Soundararajan claims the DMK has failed to support Tamil interests, neglected to thank the central government for GST reforms, and expressed fear after a meeting between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami. She also highlighted central government projects and funding in Tamil Nadu.

**News Article:**

**BJP Leader Predicts “No Re-Entry” for DMK in Tamil Nadu**

**COIMBATORE, Sept. 18, 2025** – Former BJP State president and current Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan launched a scathing attack on the ruling DMK party in Tamil Nadu, predicting a “no re-entry” for the party in future elections.

Speaking to reporters, Dr. Soundararajan criticized the DMK for allegedly failing to support a Tamil candidate for the Vice-Presidency and for not acknowledging the central government’s role in implementing Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms.

“The DMK keeps saying there will be no entry for the BJP in Tamil Nadu. However, there will be no re-entry for the DMK,” Soundararajan declared, underscoring her confidence in the BJP’s prospects in the state.

She also highlighted several central government initiatives in Tamil Nadu, including the near-completion of the AIIMS hospital in Madurai and the release of over ₹127 crore in 15th Finance Commission grants to rural local bodies. Dr. Soundararajan urged the Tamil Nadu government to prioritize holding elections for rural local bodies before advocating for States’ rights.

Furthermore, she claimed that the DMK is currently experiencing a state of fear and lacks confidence in its political alliances following a recent meeting between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami.

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