தூத்துக்குடி மாவட்டத்தின் தொகுதிகளில் வாக்குகள் கோரி பிரச்சாரம் - நேரலை. https://t.co/CYQwFZNbD3

Addressing massive public gatherings across Thoothukudi district on March 22, 2021, DMK president M.K. Stalin campaigned vigorously for Secular Progressive Alliance candidates. Stalin reminded electors of the tragic police firing during peaceful anti-pollution protests under the AIADMK administration, asserting that justice would be delivered to victimized families. He criticized the incumbent government for failing to spur industrial diversification, leaving the historic port town and its rural hinterland burdened by unemployment and environmental distress.

Stalin outlined a comprehensive economic plan to restore Thoothukudi as a leading maritime and industrial hub. He pledged to develop sustainable petrochemical and engineering manufacturing parks, modernize the VO Chidambaranar Port logistics network, and resolve chronic salt pan land lease issues to support traditional salt manufacturers. For agrarian communities along the Thamirabarani basin, Stalin promised systematic desilting of irrigation channels and flood protection bunds, ensuring agricultural stability. He also committed to establishing specialized maritime training institutes for local youth.

The public rallies generated remarkable enthusiasm among port workers, salt pan labourers, and youth. Stalin bold developmental vision and moral solidarity reinforced widespread support for a DMK victory in Thoothukudi.