AIADMK criticises Vijay for visiting Karur with an eye on byelections
The AIADMK has criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for his recent visit to Karur, alleging it was a politically motivated move ahead of upcoming byelections. Former Minister D. Jayakumar further condemned the Chief Minister for prioritizing government job appointments for rally stampede victims over addressing broader issues like state unemployment and agricultural concerns.
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This report highlights the intensifying political rivalry in Tamil Nadu as the AIADMK challenges the governance and recruitment policies of the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party.
The AIADMK on Saturday (July 11, 2026) criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for having carried out his visit to Karur only with an eye on byelections likely to be held to Assembly constituencies.
Former Minister D. Jayakumar, who interacted with journalists, said the Chief Minister could have spoken about 3.5 lakh posts in the State government lying vacant or the problems being faced by farmers, especially those in the Cauvery delta who would be raising paddy during the ongoing Kuruvai cultivation season.
As for families of those who died in the stampede during a rally held by Mr. Vijay in September last, Mr. Jayakumar said the Chief Minister could have paid solatium on his own, instead of providing government jobs.
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