{
  "id": 15139459,
  "title": "DMK's Stalin calls TVK 'Breaking Bad' party",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/dmks-stalin-calls-tvk-breaking-bad-party",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-17T05:49:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/dmks-stalin-calls-tvk-breaking-bad-party-after-functionarys-arrest-in-meth-seizure-case/articleshow/135008287.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin recently criticized the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, describing it as a \"Breaking Bad party.\" This insult came after a party member was arrested for possession of methamphetamine in Nagapattinam. Two individuals, Boopalan and Sughan, were arrested, along with three others. Stalin expressed concern over the presence of a drug network within the TVK, questioning the Chief Minister's insistence on drug eradication. He suggested a comprehensive investigation into the TVK's ranks and demanded the dismantling of the entire network. Stalin also criticized the ruling party for focusing on a census of Communists instead of addressing the drug issue.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}