In an interview for the Dinamalar election special, Maria Jennifer, the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) candidate for the Kanniyakumari assembly constituency, launched a scathing attack on the DMK and AIADMK. She argued that true political 'upsurge' should come from revolution and vision, not just cinematic popularity. She criticized both major Dravidian parties for failing to address fundamental issues in the constituency for decades. Specific grievances include the lack of proper sewage management, shortage of drinking water in coastal villages, and the absence of basic government hospitals. She questioned where the allocated funds for major projects, like the rubber park in Senbagaramanputhur or the coastal road project, have gone. Jennifer emphasized that NTK stands for change, focusing on people's basic needs rather than freebies, and expressed confidence that voters would recognize their consistent struggle for public welfare over the last 15 years.