MK Stalin tours across southern Tamil Nadu, interact with locals

MK Stalin, treasurer of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and possible chief ministerial candidate for Tamil Nadu in 2016 kicked off his election yatra in Kanyakumari and subsequently toured through parts of southern Tamil Nadu interacting with locals. From selfies to travelling by public transport, he is doing his best to connect with his electorate. Here are some photographs of Stalin’s unusual stops on his Tamil Nadu tour Selfie with Brahmin priest? Tch tch - What will Daddy say?! Location: Ramanathapuram; Date: 30 September Hoping to pull strings with weavers before the elections. Location: Ramanathapuram; Date: 30 September Tilling the electoral field (is this a swipe at Vaiko?) Location: Sivagangai; Date: 29 September Venturing into theism at the Ramanujar temple. Location: Sivagangai; Date: 29 September At 62, still the DMK Youth Wing leader! Location: Dindigul; Date: 28 September No way, my new shoes will get dirty. Location: Dindigul; Date: 28 September My Home Minister asked me to buy some veggies on the way back. Location: Dindigul; Date: 28 September Hope my wallet doesn’t get picked. Location: Theni; Date: 27 September Jigarthanda rocks! Location: Madurai; Date: 26 September Keep walking. Location: Madurai; Date: 26 September Clicked the photo too soon! Stalin is almost not in the frame Location: Madurai; Date: 25 September Beating the heat with shades and tender coconut. Location: Madurai; Date: 25 September I really don’t know why I’m riding this bicycle when I might as well walk. Location: Madurai; Date: 25 September MK (Gandhi) Stalin? Location: Virudhunagar; Date: 24 September Veggies cost how much??!! Location: Virudhunagar; Date: 24 September Hello Kitty! Location: Virudhunagar; Date: 24 September Salt of the earth. Location: Tuticorin; Date: 23 September If only becoming Chief Minister were such a smooth ride. Location: Tirunelveli; Date: 22 September Roadside chai ain’t too bad either. Location: Kanyakumari; Date: 21 September Shopping for my new ‘young’ look. Location: Chennai; Date: 14 September Taking a break at Starbucks after some heavy duty shopping. Location: Chennai; Date: 14 September 14 MGR? Rajinikanth? Your pick! Location: Kanyakumari; Date: 21 September