The DMK party has undergone a notable shift in its public position regarding Rahul Gandhi’s protest march in Delhi. The march was organized to voice opposition against the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as an Election Commissioner and concerns over the deletion of voters from electoral rolls via the SIR (Systematic Identification of Records) process.

Initially, DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai publicly questioned Rahul Gandhi’s motivations, specifically challenging the Congress leader's stance on the voter deletion process in Tamil Nadu. This critique suggested a lack of alignment between the two opposition allies regarding the specific grievances being protested. However, within 24 hours, the party reversed its position. The DMK issued a new statement asserting that the current government is actively attempting to prevent Rahul Gandhi from protesting against Gyanesh Kumar. By shifting the narrative, the DMK moved from questioning the validity of Gandhi's protest to framing the government's actions as an infringement on the right to dissent. This rapid change highlights the internal complexities of opposition coordination and the sensitivity surrounding the appointment of election officials.