DMK Ministers Unleash Coordinated Attack on AIADMK Leader Palaniswami
In a sharp escalation of political rhetoric in Tamil Nadu, three senior ministers from the ruling DMK launched a coordinated verbal assault on AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday. This attack came just a day after Palaniswami finalized seat allocations for his allies and kicked off his campaign in Chennai, setting the stage for a heated electoral battle.
Transport Minister Accuses BJP of Dictating AIADMK Moves
Transport Minister SS Sivasankar led the charge by directly targeting Palaniswami for his alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Sivasankar alleged that the BJP is dictating every move of the AIADMK leader. No matter how much he tries to mask it, every announcement by Palaniswami carries the script written by Amit Shah, Sivasankar asserted. He further claimed that Palaniswami's criticism of the DMK alliance is merely a tactic to divert attention from internal challenges within his own front. Leaders in his alliance admit that decisions are taken after visiting Delhi, which shows who is actually in control, he added, implying BJP's dominance over AIADMK strategies.
HR&CE Minister Highlights Chennai Neglect and Family Politics
HR&CE Minister P K Sekarbabu joined the fray by accusing Palaniswami of neglecting Chennai during his tenure as chief minister. Sekarbabu pointed out that Chennai suffered severe floods under AIADMK rule, while the DMK government has since resolved the issue. During floods and even Covid, Palaniswami and his ministers remained indoors leaving people to suffer, he stated. Additionally, Sekarbabu criticized Palaniswami for what he called double standards on family politics. How can he speak about family politics while having Anbumani and G K Vasan on his side, Sekarbabu questioned, referring to allies with political dynasties.
School Education Minister Slams BJP Over LPG Shortage
School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi shifted focus to national issues, slamming the BJP government for its handling of the LPG shortage. In a post on social media platform X, Mahesh accused the BJP of failing in its foreign policy and domestic responsibilities. There is no action on LPG shortage, but only fearmongering from the PM, he wrote, highlighting public grievances over essential commodity shortages.
This coordinated attack underscores the intensifying political climate in Tamil Nadu as parties gear up for upcoming elections. The DMK ministers' statements reflect a strategic effort to undermine Palaniswami's credibility by linking him to BJP influence and past governance failures, while also addressing voter concerns over local and national issues.
