According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), as of early 2024, Tamil Nadu’s unemployment rate stood at 5.2%, higher than the national average.
The Thondamuthur MLA said differences within the party have been resolved, adding that leaders remain committed to EPS and dismissed claims of internal divisions and support for TVK.
Around 100 farmers attempted to enter the secretariat ahead of Pandian’s meeting with Revenue Minister KA Sengottaiyan and later alleged that police treated them disrespectfully.
Palaniswami dubbed the government led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay a “dummy horse regime that could only last for some time,” and accused it of “horse-trading”.
