DMK chief M.K. Stalin has hit back at Vijay over his Emergency-era detention under MISA, insisting that he did suffer injuries while in custody. The remarks come after the TVK chief challenged the DMK's narrative, with TVK's IT wing demanding documentary proof of Stalin's detention. As the war of words escalates, the bigger question is whether Tamil Nadu's next political battle will be fought over historical legacy and political sacrifice—or present-day issues such as jobs, welfare and governance.