Chennai: DMK president M K Stalin on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government, claiming that the administration led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay may not survive beyond three months.

Addressing a gathering after former VCK MLA Panaiyur Babu and several of his supporters joined the DMK, Stalin said concerns were growing over the stability of the state government.

"I need not say much about the kind of government currently in power. When it assumed office, I had said I would not criticise it for six months. However, there is now a fear that circumstances may force me to speak sooner."

The former Chief Minister said criticism of the government was already increasing across various sections.

"Many people are already talking about it, and criticism is mounting. It is not a question of six months, five months or even four months. The question now is whether this government will last even three months," Stalin said.

Referring to the induction of new members into the DMK, he added, "It is in this context that you have joined this movement today."

Stalin also called on the new entrants to actively participate in the party's organisational activities and advised them against attacking their former political parties.

Quoting DMK founder C N Annadurai, he said, "Anna famously said that even the jasmine in a rival's garden has fragrance. There is no need to underestimate anyone."

The remarks come weeks after TVK chief Vijay took oath as Chief Minister in May, leading the first non-DMK and non-AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu in six decades.