Thol Thirumavalavan’s anti-liquor campaign has caused friction within the DMK alliance due to its contrast with the state’s reliance on liquor revenue. Despite CM Stalin's phased prohibition plan, Thirumavalavan's inclusion of AIADMK in his conference raised concerns about his political motives. He denies political maneuvering but is dissatisfied with power-sharing within the alliance, especially Udhayanidhi Stalin's growing influence