PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss met reporters at Coimbatore airport on September 10, criticizing the DMK government's handling of drug issues and welcoming Thirumavalavan's recent support for liquor prohibition.
Coimbatore: PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss met with reporters at the Coimbatore airport on September 10, addressing various issues including the National Education Policy, drug proliferation, and liquor prohibition in Tamil Nadu.
Ramadoss expressed mixed views on the National Education Policy, stating that while it has some positive aspects, it also contains elements detrimental to the state, particularly the three-language policy. He emphasized that Tamil Nadu follows a two-language policy and urged the central government not to impose its policy on the state. Ramadoss also called for education to be moved to the state list.
The PMK leader accused the DMK government of allowing a threefold increase in drug sales since coming to power. He claimed that such activities couldn't occur without the knowledge of the police department. Ramadoss mentioned that he had raised this issue with the Chief Minister multiple times, but the government's response has been limited to perfunctory meetings and token actions.
Regarding recent criminal activities, Ramadoss pointed out that three robberies had occurred the previous day, attributing them to drug abuse. He called on the Chief Minister to take decisive action against this growing problem.
Commenting on VCK leader Thirumavalavan's recent statements on liquor prohibition, Ramadoss said, "Thirumavalavan is finally talking about liquor prohibition after being in alliance with DMK for 10 years. Today's youth find it difficult to live without alcohol. This is the Dravidian model." He added that the PMK has been fighting for liquor prohibition for 45 years.
Ramadoss welcomed Thirumavalavan's stance, stating, "If Thirumavalavan invites us to his conference on liquor prohibition, we will consider participating."
The PMK leader also urged the Tamil Nadu government to focus on protecting water bodies and allocate funds for water conservation instead of concentrating solely on illicit liquor. He stressed the importance of moral education for students, particularly in distinguishing between socially beneficial and harmful practices.
When asked about permission for Vijay's conference, Ramadoss downplayed the issue, saying that police routinely ask such questions for any conference, regardless of who organizes it.