THOOTHUKUDI — Tamilisai Soundararajan addressed reporters at the Thoothukudi Airport on May 25, 2026, urging political leaders to prioritize public welfare and development over partisan politics. She asserted that the primary focus of political leaders must remain on people's issues and that development should not be forgotten during political transitions.

Soundararajan, a BJP leader, advised newly appointed ministers to concentrate on their constituencies and public welfare rather than engage in political criticism. She said that a government elected with a strong public mandate should provide stable governance and prioritize public welfare.

She responded to Thoothukudi MLA Srinath's statements about transforming the port city by emphasizing that leaders must first understand and address the real issues faced by citizens on the ground.

Soundararajan strongly condemned the reported sexual assault and murder of a school student in Vilathikulam. She stated that those involved in violence against women and children should face severe punishment and called for greater accountability in public safety mechanisms.

She expressed concern over women's safety in Tamil Nadu, saying that although several departments and police mechanisms already exist for child and women protection, the government should assess how effective the newly introduced safety structures are in practice. Soundararajan added that ministers and officials must demonstrate sensitivity and accountability when responding to incidents involving women and children.

She also criticized the Congress and shifting coalition politics, questioning the consistency of pre- and post-election positions of parties such as the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and DMK. Soundararajan argued that political alliances should maintain clarity and that political positions should not shift merely for gaining power.