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