7 October: On that very stage, @KanimozhiDMK ma’am reminded party cadres of the ideals on which the DMK was built. We are a movement rooted in the principles of Periyar, Anna and Kalaignar. We must never allow ourselves to become like those we oppose. Our political discourse must be constructive, rooted in ideology and guided by our own principles, not dictated by the standards of our opponents. @PKSekarbabu annan also intervened and advised the speaker to maintain dignity and decorum in political discourse, making it clear that political criticism must never come at the expense of basic decency. 10 days later, 17th October: Chennai receives heavy rainfall. The rainwater drains away, demonstrating the effectiveness of the stormwater drainage infrastructure developed under the DMK government. 11 days later, 18 October: Reality begins to hit the TVK propaganda machinery. People are acknowledging the success of the stormwater drains and, more importantly, giving credit where it is due , to the DMK. 12 days later, 19 October: And then comes another blow! The Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner states that the number of waterlogging-prone locations in Chennai has come down from around 700 in 2021 to 290 in 2026. More recognition for the DMK government. More unbearable heartburn for the TVK ecosystem! Unable to digest the fact that people are acknowledging the DMK's work, the TVK sticker boys and their propaganda machinery swing into action. And what do they do? They dig up a video from an event held 12 days ago, selectively circulate a small portion of a speech of a functionary, and conveniently leave out the very segment where Kanimozhi ma’am, on that same stage, explicitly reminded cadres not to imitate the behaviour of their political opponents. The selective editing is their entire strategy and they activated their toolkit. When they cannot counter the work done on the ground, they manufacture controversies on social media. When governance earns public appreciation, they desperately search for an old video to divert attention. Such pathetic political desperation! @TVKVijayHQ