DMK revamp: M.K. Stalin says ‘bitter medicine’ is good for party’s health
“We have to acknowledge our mistakes first. We must admit them openly. The organisation suffers because of the performance of an individual,” he said while addressing the party’s high-level executive committee, which adopted the proposals to revamp the party organisation
DMK president M.K. Stalin announced on August 22, 2026, that the party needed to overhaul its organization to improve its performance. He acknowledged that the reason behind their loss in the recent assembly elections was the failure of party functionaries. Stalin emphasized the importance of acknowledging mistakes openly and confessed that the organisation is suffering because of the performance of individual members.
The proposed changes to the party's structure were described as "tough" and bitter, but necessary for the party's long-term health and vibrancy. The changes aimed to address issues identified by a revamp committee chaired by former Minister Thangam Thennarasu, with a focus on winning the trust of the youth and women. Stalin announced plans to set age limits and tenures for party officials, introduce a membership drive, and hold proper elections at all levels.
He believed that elected members would outperform those who were nominated. A change in mindset among functionaries was seen as crucial, as those committed to the ideology and with a fighting spirit often lacked the ability to guide party workers. Stalin stressed the need for new faces to be embraced and guided by senior party members.
He urged DMK members to discuss and debate politics at home and propagate the party's ideology among relatives and neighbours.
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