A heated exchange erupted between DMK and AIADMK councillors during the Greater Chennai Corporation Council meeting on Wednesday, disrupting proceedings during the “zero hour” session attended by Mayor Priya. The clash began after AIADMK Councillor KPK Sathish of Ward 182 raised concerns over the nature of discussions taking place in the council. He said that he focuses only on issues related to his ward and questioned why some members use official meetings to praise their party leaders instead of addressing public matters. His remarks triggered strong reactions from DMK councillors, leading to a verbal confrontation.

The tension had already started building earlier in the meeting when DMK councillor Chittrarasu requested the Commissioner and Mayor Priya to ensure that photographs of former Chief Minister MK Stalin were displayed at all zonal offices. Responding to the request, the Mayor instructed the Commissioner to issue a circular regarding the installation of the portraits.

During the session, Chittrarasu also praised the previous DMK-led government, stating that Tamil Nadu’s progress was linked to Dravidian ideology. He claimed that the DMK administration had gained public support by understanding and responding to people’s needs. He also appreciated the role of Tamil Nadu Assembly opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, saying his approach had earned admiration, even from Chief Minister Vijay.

The political war of words intensified when DMK councillor Durairaj criticised Chief Minister Vijay over a recent Assembly incident. Referring to Vijay’s hand gesture during the Governor’s address proceedings, Durairaj alleged that the act was an attempt to imitate MK Stalin and called it “childish,” claiming Vijay was still acting like a film personality.

Durairaj contrasted Vijay’s political journey with that of DMK leaders, saying their rise came through years of work among the people rather than through social media popularity. He added that the DMK has experience as both a ruling party and opposition force and assured that the party would continue working hard to regain stronger political support in the future.