Jobs as compensation for kin of stampede victims should have been discussed in Assembly, says Veerapandian
CPI State secretary M. Veerapandian criticized the government's handling of compensation for stampede victims and expressed concerns over water disputes with Karnataka. He also called for secular unity against communal forces and announced upcoming party campaigns.
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The statement reflects ongoing political tensions and policy debates within Tamil Nadu regarding labor rights, water resources, and secularism.
The proposal to provide jobs for the families of Karur stampede victims should have been discussed and deliberated in the Assembly before being announced, said CPI State secretary M. Veerapandian here on Saturday.
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of a party meeting, he also objected to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s speech in Karur, stating that there should be restraint both in speech and body language, because people expect more from him.
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