AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami challenged DMK president M.K. Stalin to openly debate the alleged shortcomings of AIADMK’s rule. Speaking during a campaign for the Tiruchi Lok Sabha constituency, Palaniswami refuted accusations against AIADMK’s governance and criticized Stalin’s coalition strategies. He highlighted AIADMK’s independence from the BJP alliance and accused DMK of neglecting Tamil farmers’ interests. Palaniswami warned against the Mekedatu dam project’s potential impact on the delta region’s agriculture. He backed his claims with video evidence of DMK’s involvement in the methane project and reaffirmed AIADMK’s commitment to protecting farmers’ welfare.