Veteran Journalist Tharasu Shayam suggests that VC Chief Thirumavalavan’s focus on an alcohol abolition conference might signal emerging fissures within the DMK alliance led by M.K. Stalin. Despite the DMK's recent electoral successes, internal disagreements could be surfacing. Thirumavalavan’s initiative reflects his commitment to tackling the social and economic impacts of alcohol, aligning with Tamil Nadu’s historical attempts at prohibition and aiming to bolster his political standing amidst a shifting state landscape.