Edappadi K Palaniswami
He said reports indicated that 467 factories had closed over alleged regulatory violations in the past four months, affecting the livelihood of nearly 1.5 lakh workers. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in Chennai Stay updated with the latest Chennai news.
Speaking after meeting party functionaries and members of the public in Edappadi, the former chief minister said the govt had failed to fulfil most election promises. He said chief minister Joseph Vijay ’s “reels govt” had failed to implement essential schemes or fund existing schemes adequately. Palaniswami said murders, robberies, crimes against women and drug abuse were increasing in the state. He said the govt lacked the capacity to curb criminal activity. He said many murders, robberies and sexual offences were linked to narcotics. “Officials demanded more money even when the chief minister’s name was mentioned,” he said. Palaniswami said uncertainty had discouraged investors and prompted major companies to shift proposed investments to neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. “Industries should be allowed time to rectify deficiencies instead of being shut immediately,” he said.
He accused the govt of failing on law and order, governance and industrial policy. He alleged that corruption was rampant in all govt departments. Download the TOI App.
SALEM: The TVK govt in Tamil Nadu, which completed six months in office, will not bring any benefit to the people of Tamil Nadu even if it gets a full five-year term, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said on Wednesday.