Sivakasi (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 24 (ANI): Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Sunday criticised Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Udhayanidhi Stalin over his statement targeting Congress as the reason for the Bhartiya Janata Party’s continued electoral success, saying that Congress always stood with the DMK during difficult times.
Speaking to ANI, he said that the BJP was making a connecting call between DMK and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), which goes against the core principles of the Congress party.
“Congress had stood with DMK in difficult times. We had waited outside when they had a minority; his words are unacceptable. Congress has always stood with the secular alliance. BJP was making the connecting call for DMK and AIADMK, which is against our principles. Any understanding with the BJP will not be tolerated by Congress,” he said.
The remarks came after DMK leader Udhyanidhi Stalin held Congress responsible for the BJP’s landslide electoral victories.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Thirunavukkarasar said that the DMK is a part of the Congress alliance, so in that sense, the DMK is also responsible for the BJP’s victory.
He urged that the DMK and Congress must proceed with their respective alliances and work for the welfare of the people.
“They are also part and parcel of the Congress alliance so far, so DMK is also responsible for the victory of PM Modi. My suggestion to the DMK friends is that we proceed in our own ways now that we are in different alliances. Let us work for the welfare of the people of the state instead of criticising through harsh words,” he said.
Speaking on the case in Coimbatore on abduction and murder of a 10-year-old, he asserted that the accused should be punished accordingly.
“The police are investigating, and the accused has already been arrested. They should be severely punished. The police should take precautions to avoid such incidents,” he said.
“The police setup should be created because the welfare of women and children is a priority. I hope CM Vijay will do his best for this; people expect this from him,” he added. (ANI)