Madurai, Aug. 10 -- The Deputy Opposition leader and former AIADMK Minister R B Udhayakumar hit out at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, claiming that Madurai has "ranked first in corruption" in the state.

Speaking to the mediapersons, the former AIADMK minister said, "Madurai district has ranked first in Tamil Nadu for corruption. Because of corruption in the municipal corporation, a situation has arisen where zone leaders have to demand the Chief Minister's resignation...In 2026, the DMK will not be able to win."

The Deputy Opposition leader also criticised the DMK government for "failing" to address water management issues in Madurai district.

"Even though there is adequate water in the Vaigai Dam, water has not been released for...