Sabarisan Vedamurthy, founder of Populus Empowerment Network (PEN) and son-in-law of M.K. Stalin, said his organisation would accept the people’s verdict in the recent Assembly elections with humility. His organisation was involved in election strategy for the DMK.

“I am fully willing to accept any role I may have played in contributing to the electoral outcome. I will continue to work hard with responsibility, humility, and a stronger understanding of the public’s expectations moving forward,” he said in a statement.

Mr. Sabarisan said there had been several attempts to place significant responsibility for the recent electoral outcome on PEN and its functioning. “While criticism and public scrutiny are natural in a democracy, and are indeed welcome, oversimplifying a large political outcome into one narrative is not useful because it does not reflect reality,” he said.

He recalled Mr. Stalin had shown by personal example what it meant to face the people’s verdict with grace and courage.

“PEN is committed to listening deeply, understanding our shortcomings honestly, and moving forward with a renewed sense of purpose and growth,” he said.

He added that he would welcome constructive suggestions. from party cadre, supporters, media professionals, and the public. “Growth comes from accepting feedback and evolving with honesty,” he added.