Drama unfolded inside the Tamil Nadu on Thursday after the DMK tried to corner the ruling TVK government over the law and order situation in the state.
In response, CM Vijay got up from his seat and said he would reply to each and every question raised by the Opposition next Monday.
Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin not only questioned the TVK’s frequent criticism of the previous DMK administration’s handling of drug proliferation, but also asked why the current government had promoted two senior police officers who had headed the same departments during the DMK’s tenure, if the previous government’s efforts were inadequate. Stalin also levelled several allegations against the government, particularly over its handling of democratic protests and student dissent. He criticised the alleged suppression of protests, including anti-NEET demonstrations at Marina Beach, and alleged political interference. He remarked, “We expected the Chief Minister to respond. Following this, Opposition members stood up in protest, and scenes inside the assembly became chaotic.
Public Works Department Minister Aadhav Arjuna slammed the previous DMK government over data presented in its policy notes regarding crime rates, including murder statistics from 2020 and 2021.
Stalin also said that there had been a rise in POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) cases in the state, along with an increase in crime. He highlighted that his government had established special committees and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support victims and ensure swift justice, said the PTI report. But he said he would reply on Monday and walked out of the House.
“We expected the Chief Minister to respond. But he said he would reply on Monday and walked out of the House,” Stalin remarked.
