Tamil Nadu has seen a spate of political murders, with five political workers killed this month, including the recent murders of BJP's Selvakumar and AIADMK's Padmanabhan. These incidents have led opposition parties to criticize the ruling DMK government for a deteriorating law-and-order situation, citing the high number of murders and demanding stricter measures from the police. While the police investigations attribute most of these murders to personal or gang rivalries rather than political motives, the opposition argues that the government has failed to secure the state. In response, the DMK government has defended its position, stating that these killings are rooted in prior enmities and are not politically motivated. The recent murders have intensified political tensions, with calls for the DMK government to step down if it cannot ensure safety. The situation remains volatile as the opposition continues to pressure the ruling party for immediate action.