Tamil Nadu election 2026: Our organisational strength is intact and we will return to power, says DMK Minister T.M. Anbarasan

Ahead of the Assembly elections, Minister for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) T.M. Anbarasan, contesting from the Alandur constituency, says the DMK is confident of returning to power on the strength of its governance record. In this interview, he speaks about the DMK’s prospects in the upcoming polls, the entry of actor Vijay, and the government’s efforts over the last five years to promote MSMEs and build industrial infrastructure. Edited excerpts.