TNCC President K Selvaperunthagai criticizes the rise of divisive politics in Tamil Nadu, linking it to RSS-BJP ideology. He addresses law and order concerns and drug trafficking issues during a temple event in Krishnagiri.
Coimbatore: Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President K Selvaperunthagai has strongly condemned the emergence of what he terms as "politics of hate, polarisation, and personal attacks" in Tamil Nadu over the past two years. Speaking at a temple consecration ceremony in Krishnagiri on Friday, Selvaperunthagai attributed this trend to the ideology and political tactics of the RSS-BJP.
The TNCC President expressed confidence that the people of Tamil Nadu would reject this brand of politics. He specifically referred to BJP State President K. Annamalai's recent attacks on various state leaders, emphasizing that such tactics, which disregard the age and experience of seasoned politicians, are alien to Tamil Nadu's political culture.
Addressing concerns about the law and order situation in the state, Selvaperunthagai pointed out that the past three years have seen a relative decrease in crimes and murders compared to the previous decade under AIADMK rule. However, he acknowledged that this improvement is not sufficient, stating, "We all agree that is not enough and 0% tolerance to crime is what we need."
The Congress leader also touched upon the issue of drug trafficking in Tamil Nadu. He alleged that the influx of drugs into the state originates from Adani-owned ports in Gujarat and Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Selvaperunthagai emphasized that it is the responsibility of the Union government, which controls agencies such as the Coast Guard and Intelligence Bureau, to curb the movement of drugs into the state.
Selvaperunthagai's statements reflect the growing tension between national and regional political ideologies in Tamil Nadu. His critique of the BJP's political strategies and the alleged connection to drug trafficking issues highlights the complex interplay of state and national politics in addressing local concerns.
The TNCC President expressed confidence that the people of Tamil Nadu would reject this brand of politics. He specifically referred to BJP State President K. Annamalai's recent attacks on various state leaders, emphasizing that such tactics, which disregard the age and experience of seasoned politicians, are alien to Tamil Nadu's political culture.
Addressing concerns about the law and order situation in the state, Selvaperunthagai pointed out that the past three years have seen a relative decrease in crimes and murders compared to the previous decade under AIADMK rule. However, he acknowledged that this improvement is not sufficient, stating, "We all agree that is not enough and 0% tolerance to crime is what we need."
The Congress leader also touched upon the issue of drug trafficking in Tamil Nadu. He alleged that the influx of drugs into the state originates from Adani-owned ports in Gujarat and Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Selvaperunthagai emphasized that it is the responsibility of the Union government, which controls agencies such as the Coast Guard and Intelligence Bureau, to curb the movement of drugs into the state.
Selvaperunthagai's statements reflect the growing tension between national and regional political ideologies in Tamil Nadu. His critique of the BJP's political strategies and the alleged connection to drug trafficking issues highlights the complex interplay of state and national politics in addressing local concerns.