PMK Leader Accuses Tamil Nadu Chief Minister of Defying Court Order on Major Chennai Infrastructure Project
In a significant political development, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has leveled serious allegations against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, accusing him of openly defying the Madras High Court's directives. The controversy centers on the foundation stone laying ceremony for a massive Rs 2,100 crore elevated road corridor project in Chennai, which Ramadoss claims violates an existing court stay order.
Details of the Alleged Violation
According to Anbumani Ramadoss, the Madras High Court had issued a stay order halting work on the ambitious 14.2-kilometer four-lane elevated road corridor planned from Thiruvanniyur to Uthandi along Chennai's East Coast Road. Despite this judicial intervention, Chief Minister Stalin proceeded with the foundation stone ceremony for the project on Thursday, sparking the political firestorm.
The PMK leader detailed the background in a social media post, revealing that Hyderabad-based KNR Constructions had secured the contract on December 24, despite Madhya Pradesh's Thilak Buildcap submitting a bid that was approximately Rs 700 crore lower. Following this development, the Madras High Court not only stayed the project work but also rejected government pleas while directing authorities to review Thilak Buildcap's appeal within a strict ten-day timeframe.
"No action was taken by the government since then, and laying the foundation stone for the project amid this violates the high court's orders," Anbumani Ramadoss asserted in his statement, emphasizing what he characterized as a deliberate disregard for judicial authority.
Historical Pattern of Unfulfilled Promises
Expanding his criticism beyond the immediate controversy, the PMK president drew parallels with what he described as a recurring pattern during the DMK regime's tenure. He specifically referenced Stalin's tenure as deputy chief minister in 2011, when foundation stones were laid for medical colleges in four districts: Cuddalore, Karur, Dindigul, and Pudukottai.
"These projects never materialized despite the ceremonial beginnings," Ramadoss pointed out, suggesting that the current elevated road project might follow a similar trajectory of announcement without execution. He characterized Stalin's recent foundation stone ceremonies as occurring "towards the fag end of the DMK regime," implying they were politically motivated rather than genuine development initiatives.
Political Repercussions and Electoral Warnings
The PMK leader issued a stern warning about potential electoral consequences for the ruling DMK party. He predicted that Tamil Nadu voters would deliver what he termed "punishment" to the DMK in the upcoming 2026 assembly elections for what he described as "deceptive drama" in governance.
"The people will teach an unforgettable lesson in the assembly elections," Anbumani Ramadoss declared, framing the controversy as part of a broader pattern of unfulfilled promises and disregard for proper procedures. His comments reflect growing political tensions as Tamil Nadu approaches another electoral cycle, with opposition parties seeking to capitalize on perceived governance failures.
The allegations raise important questions about:
- The relationship between executive authority and judicial directives
- Transparency in government contracting processes
- The fulfillment of infrastructure promises made by political administrations
- Accountability mechanisms for projects that begin with ceremony but fail to materialize
As the controversy unfolds, all eyes will be on how the Tamil Nadu government responds to these serious allegations and whether the Madras High Court takes further notice of the claimed violation of its stay order. The situation highlights the complex interplay between infrastructure development, judicial oversight, and political accountability in India's democratic framework.
