DMK chief Stalin says he'll turn dictator to his party, makes waves

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president MK Stalin, soon after getting additional charge of party general secretary, said he will "turn into a dictator" and run DMK.  current secretary K Anbalagan has become feeble and inactive due to ailments. decision of Stalin was taken at DMK's general council meeting on Sunday evening. K Anbalagan, a veteran politician in Tamil Nadu, rallied alongside former DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi since inception of party in late 1960s.

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Consolidated power

position of general secretary is a significant one as per DMK constitution. All party anuncements are made by general secretary and his or her approval is necessary for key decisions. With such a consolidation, Stalin can take an absolute call on appointment and dismissal of party members. This fact was evident after Stalin, in his address to general council meet, said, "I will turn into a dictator for welfare of party, t for my welfare or your welfare, but welfare of party." statement took many in party by surprise, as per insiders. remark gained traction on social media with many pouncing on MK Stalin for such an authoritative statement.

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Tussle likely for or posts

development comes as Tamil Nadu prepares for crucial by-polls, likely to be anunced soon by Election Commission. Stalin has been holding post of working president and treasurer from 2017, till demise of his far M Karunanidhi in August 2018. Stalin will be general secretary until a new one is elected by party executives and general council members. Current DMK treasurer Duraimurugan is likely to win post of general secretary in future. If he gets elevated, chances are of strong competition between former Union Minister TR Balu and ar heavyweight EV Velu for treasurer's post. Stalin's hardline approach, according to political observers, can be attributed to this tussle for posts and power between local satraps within DMK. This could fracture party's performance in upcoming polls.

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