Chennai, June 7 -- Former Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) MLA Paniyur Babu officially joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Sunday in the presence of DMK President MK Stalin, senior party leaders TR Baalu, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, and DMK's Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin.

Welcoming Paniyur Babu and his supporters into the party, Stalin praised the former legislator's conduct and contributions during his tenure in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

"As President, I welcome all of you. During the last five years, I have had the opportunity to closely observe Paniyur Babu in the Assembly. He would come quietly and leave quietly, but whenever he spoke, he would raise constructive views and strongly articulate the issue...