Palaniswami Alleges Stalin’s ‘Ungaludan’ Scheme Targets Voters’ Phone Data

Fast Summary

• AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami inaugurated the new Salem Urban and District party office at Nedunchalai Nagar on July 14, 2025.
• Mr. Palaniswami alleged that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s proposed “Ungaludan Stalin” doorstep delivery service is an election strategy disguised as a public petition initiative, aimed at collecting voters’ phone numbers for outreach ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
• He questioned the rationale behind launching this scheme, claiming issues from DMK’s previous promises have not been resolved.
• Responding to criticism by Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin about the AIADMK-BJP alliance, he asserted that public judgment will validate their coalition and predicted a victory for AIADMK-led alliances in upcoming elections.
• Criticized DMK rule for alleged corruption and deteriorating law and order; vowed investigations into these if AIADMK returns to power.
• Mentioned positive public response during his ongoing statewide poll campaign, indicating dissatisfaction with DMK governance.
• Regarding allies, Mr. Palaniswami stated that parties will join closer to polls to strengthen AIADMK’s front.
• Referred to a clash between AIADMK and DMK councillors during a Salem Corporation council meeting in May as evidence of poor law enforcement under DMK.

image Caption: “AIADMK general secretary edappadi K. Palaniswami inaugurates the new party office at Highways Nagar in Salem.” | Photo credit: E.Lakshmi Narayanan

Indian Opinion Analysis

The allegations surrounding Tamil Nadu’s political initiatives highlight how electoral strategies often intertwine with governance programs across states in India. The “Ungaludan Stalin” scheme raises questions about balancing genuine citizen-centric services with possible voter profiling accusations; however, these claims remain unproven unless substantiated further.

Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s confidence regarding an electoral victory reflects typical pre-election rhetoric but also signals growing polarization between major alliances-DMK versus AIADMK-BJP blocs-in Tamil nadu politics ahead of critical Assembly elections in 2026.

If issues like corruption or local disputes such as the Salem councillors’ clash are not adequately addressed by governing authorities or effectively countered by opposition leadership campaigns, they could influence grassroots sentiments leading up to polls.

Public discontent cited during statewide tours indicates potential shifts within voter preferences but remains anecdotal until corroborated through formal surveys or independent analysis closer to election dates.

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