CHENNAI: DMK president MK Stalin on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the TVK government, accusing it of functioning like the BJP. The former chief minister also pointed out that the ruling party inducted AIADMK legislators into its fold. “If he is taking members from a force he calls weak, what does that say about his own strength?” Stalin asked. He was addressing a meeting of DMK Women’s Wing and Women Volunteers Wing functionaries.
“He first got AIADMK MLAs to vote in support of the TVK government to safeguard his administration. He then made them resign and inducted them into his own party the very next moment. When you see such developments, what comes to your mind? Chief Minister Vijay is doing exactly what the BJP does in other states. In other words, he is functioning like a photocopy of BJP. The parties that extended support to him when he sought help are now finding themselves in an embarrassing position when questioned about these developments,” Stalin added.
Alleging that law and order had deteriorated in the state, Stalin stated that DMK would function as a “responsible and vigilant opposition” and continue to highlight the government’s shortcomings. He claimed that people who voted for the ruling party were now expressing disappointment over issues such as rising crime, power cuts and unfulfilled promises.
Speaking about the recent NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi, Stalin said Vijay had repeated several demands and policy positions that were earlier raised by the DMK government on issues related to Tamil Nadu’s rights and development. While welcoming the continuation of those demands, he criticised the chief minister for his earlier remarks against the DMK government on similar matters. Earlier, Stalin thanked party workers for their efforts during the Assembly election campaign. He said women cadres had played a major role in helping the party secure over 1.55 crore votes.