Since early September, Gobichettipalayam had been buzzing with political activity, amplified by continuous live broadcasts from the media. The turning point came on September 5, when Sengottaiyan’s interview triggered a sudden political stir. Even outside his office, cadres began gathering. For a politician with forty years of experience, the absence of a strong crowd would have been surprising—and the ruling party was already wondering how to counterbalance this momentum.
At this moment, a committed DMK volunteer, Ashok Meshack, who recently assumed the role of District Deputy Secretary of the Minority Wing, stepped forward. Rising from the ranks as an ordinary party worker, he single-handedly mobilized the Christian minority community and gave Sengottaiyan a fitting counter through sheer organizational strength.
By coordinating the district’s Christmas celebrations under the leadership of District Secretary Nallasivam, Ashok managed to command the attention of the entire Gobichettipalayam region. When asked about this, he humbly replied that he had not “organized” anything extraordinary—he merely wanted to strengthen the party’s hand and planned the celebration accordingly. The minority community voluntarily came together to support the strong leadership of Thalapathy M.K. Stalin and Youth Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, especially in their stand against the central BJP government.
He further added that the people of Gobichettipalayam deeply recognize the social work of leaders such as District Secretary Nallasivam and Kumaran, which is why the gathering formed naturally and without any external push.
Ashok asserted that he simply facilitated the event, emphasizing that he remains a loyal cadre committed to the party’s ideology. He credited the success of the gathering to the guidance of the party, its leadership, its principles, and the support of leaders like Nallasivam and Kumaran.
In today’s political climate—where mobilizing crowds often requires significant financial expenditure—dedicated grassroots workers like Ashok Meshack showcase the strength of ideological commitment. As long as such devoted cadres exist, weakening the DMK will remain a difficult task for any opponent.
Who is this Ashok Meshack—the DMK volunteer who shook Gobichettipalayam?
How did a single ordinary party worker gather a crowd that rivaled that of Sengottaiyan’s 40-year political influence?
An astounding show of strength from a determined DMK volunteer.
