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**Summary:**

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) is campaigning ahead of the 2026 elections and has strongly criticized the current DMK government in Tamil Nadu, particularly regarding the recent stampede in Karur that resulted in 41 deaths. EPS alleges government negligence in providing adequate security, accuses IAS officers of acting as political mouthpieces, and claims the DMK is fostering a drug menace and mismanaging state finances. He also criticizes Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s handling of the stampede aftermath and promises that the AIADMK will hold officials accountable if they regain power. He further criticizes the handling of the Karur meeting, and the increase of drug use in Tamil Nadu. He also said that AIADMK will build 4,000 Amma mini clinics if they regain power.

**News Article:**

**AIADMK’s EPS Blames DMK Government for Karur Stampede, Promises Accountability**

*Dharmapuri, October 2, 2025* – Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) launched a scathing attack on the ruling DMK government during a campaign rally in Dharmapuri on Thursday. His primary focus was the tragic stampede in Karur on September 27, which claimed the lives of 41 people. EPS squarely blamed the DMK for negligence in providing adequate security at the event.

“If protection was given properly, 41 people would not have died,” EPS stated, emphasizing the government’s responsibility to safeguard political gatherings. He further accused IAS officers of acting as political agents, undermining the independence of the investigative commission formed to probe the Karur incident. “After AIADMK comes to power, we will not spare these officials,” he vowed.

EPS also addressed concerns about a perceived increase in drug-related activities under the DMK’s administration, and accused them of financial mismanagement, pointing to rising state debt and alleged misappropriation of funds from liquor sales.

He also criticised the Karur meeting, denying the AIADMK an alternate location.

He was also critical of Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s brief visit to the stampede victims, deeming it a superficial gesture. He urged DMK’s alliance partners to reconsider their support, suggesting they could face similar negligence in the future.

Looking ahead to the 2026 Assembly elections, EPS expressed confidence in the public’s response, stating, “The people will give a proper reply to the government.” He also promised to build 4,000 Amma mini clinics if they regain power.

The AIADMK’s campaign, titled “Makkalai Kaappom, Thamizhagathai Meetpom” (Let’s Protect the People, Let’s Recover Tamil Nadu), is gaining momentum as the state prepares for the upcoming elections, and are working to unseat the DMK.

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