Chennai, August 20: The DMK has targeted the Tamil Nadu government following Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s announcement to provide all legislators with government-funded vehicles and other amenities. DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan stated on Thursday that the government is misleading the public.
The Tamil Nadu government has declared that each MLA will receive a monthly allowance of ₹75,000, which includes fuel and driver expenses. Additionally, MLAs will be allotted ₹25,000 per month for hiring personal assistants to oversee regional work.
In a conversation, Elangovan questioned the source of funding for this scheme, alleging that the government is making the same promises it previously criticized the DMK for. He stated, “I don’t know where the money is coming from. They are providing vehicles to MLAs and also funding their expenses. Now, they are increasing these allowances while claiming the DMK government was ineffective. They have taken on so much debt and left the treasury empty. There is a difference between what they say and what they do. They are deceiving the people of Tamil Nadu.”
Elangovan also responded to the state government’s decision to withdraw directives that restricted protests by students and youth, suggesting that this move was likely made under central government pressure. “Perhaps Delhi instructed them. They are slaves to Delhi. They must have been told not to allow this, as they did not let the cockroach public party fight in Delhi. They want to do the same in Tamil Nadu,” he remarked.
Regarding the Karnataka Mekedatu dam project, which plans to cut down nearly 900,000 trees, Elangovan stated that the matter will be resolved through legal and tribunal processes. “It is up to the tribunal to decide. We have approached the tribunal, and orders have been issued. The Supreme Court has directed the tribunal. They will have to release water. They must also obtain permission for Mekedatu. They cannot proceed with construction without the consent of the Tamil Nadu government. Let’s see what happens,” he added.
Elangovan expressed concern over the central government’s proposed ‘One Day, One University’ program, stating, “They are planning something dangerous for the youth.” He also criticized the inclusion of RSS-affiliated individuals in the committee preparing NCERT’s new political science textbook, alleging that the RSS and BJP want to change everything and do not desire scientific progress.
On the ongoing controversy regarding Vande Mataram, Elangovan noted that this issue was resolved during the independence struggle. He pointed out that it was agreed that only leaders who fought for independence would sing two verses, while those who collaborated with the British are now making accusations.
Regarding Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s chairing of the Southern Regional Council meeting in Tamil Nadu, he described it as a routine procedure, stating, “Let’s see what happens after the meeting. If something good comes for Tamil Nadu, we will welcome it.”
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