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#MissingCM Trends On Social Media As MK Stalin Attends INDI Alliance Meet While Tamil Nadu Reels Under Flood Distress
M K Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
The hashtag ‘MissingCM’ gained traction on the social media platform X on Tuesday (19 December), criticising Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin for attending the opposition INDI Alliance meeting in the national capital instead of visiting flood-affected areas in the state according to a report from The Print.
The #MissingCM @mkstalin, initiated by BJP Tamil Nadu @BJP4Tamilnadu, trended as party supporters posted messages condemning the Chief Minister for opting to participate in the alliance meeting rather than addressing the needs of flood-affected residents in the southern districts.
Stalin had earlier announced his visit to Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli on 20 December stating that today’s visit was to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and seek enhanced flood relief for the state.
In one post, the BJP questioned, “Are the cries of the people of south Tamil Nadu not reaching your ears? #MissingCM @mkstalin.”
Another post, captioned “Dear #MissingCM @mkstalin avargale – Shun this drama!”, accused Stalin of prioritiwing political alliances over flood relief.
The post referenced a similar incident in 2009 when Stalin's father, Thiru Karunanidhi, visited Delhi for seat-sharing talks despite the Tamil Nadu crisis. The post concluded, “Stalin is more dangerous than Karunanidhi!”
A user, Pranav Pratap Singh, mocked the visit, stating, “Dear people of Chennai, stop saying you have a #MissingCM. Stalin has clearly come to the #INDIAAlliance meet to discuss ways to manage flood relief. Relief from the flood of votes towards NDA.”
Krishna Kumar Murugan highlighted the north-south divide, remarking, “Our Army jawans are seen rescuing a baby from the flood-hit southern district. The north-south divide bridge has gone missing #MissingCM.”
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