He was apparently referring to the people voting for the TVK in the April 2026 assembly elections, following which the party formed its maiden government.

Urging the public, particularly the youth, to understand the forces responsible for the current situation, Stalin called on people to "think deeply and act wisely" in the coming times to usher in change.

"A change occurred in Tamil Nadu, but as party Deputy General Secretary A Raja pointed out earlier, that change has turned into disappointment. A mistake committed by lakhs of people is today troubling crores of people. This situation must change," Stalin said, adding that the younger generation needs to realise who created the conditions that enabled social progress.

Stalin made these remarks while addressing a family wedding in the city. The DMK chief presided over the marriage of Dr Ilakkiya, granddaughter of veteran film producer and his close relative Amirtham, with Dr Giridhara.

While noting that he did not wish to turn a family function into a political platform, Stalin remarked that the family comprised generations of doctors because of past welfare policies and social justice movements, a legacy he claimed today's youth often overlook.

Recalling his upbringing, Stalin shared personal anecdotes about Amirtham, the son of the late DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi’s sister, alongside former Union Minister Murasoli Maran and Murasoli Selvam. He noted that the three relatives were instrumental in shaping the education and careers of Karunanidhi's children.