DMK gears up for major organizational reboot after poll setback

The DMK is set to undertake a major organizational restructuring exercise after the conclusion of the ongoing Tamil Nadu Assembly session, as the party seeks to rebuild its grassroots network and strengthen its electoral machinery following its disappointing performance in the recent Assembly elections.

According to party sources, the reorganization will focus primarily on Chennai and its neighboring districts, where the DMK suffered significant setbacks.

The exercise is aimed at improving coordination among party units, enhancing voter outreach and preparing the organisation for the forthcoming local body elections.

As part of the proposed changes, several senior leaders from Chennai, including former Ministers P.K. Sekarbabu, Ma. Subramanian and T.M. Anbarasan, are expected to be given responsibility for larger organizational units covering multiple Assembly constituencies.

The move is intended to streamline administration and ensure more effective supervision of party activities at the grassroots level.

Party insiders said Chennai’s existing organizational structure differs from that of many other districts in the state. While several districts outside Chennai are organised around units comprising two Assembly constituencies, the capital city has a number of comparatively smaller organizational districts.

Under the proposed restructuring, senior leaders in Chennai may be assigned charge of clusters consisting of four Assembly constituencies each, allowing for better coordination and stronger election management.

At present, some district secretaries and senior functionaries in Chennai already oversee five or six constituencies. The party leadership is now examining a revised framework that would clearly define responsibilities and improve organizational efficiency.

The restructuring proposal follows an extensive review initiated by DMK President M.K. Stalin after the Assembly election results.