Power cuts stem from past decades of rule, not TVK govt.: Karti Chidambaram
Sivaganga MP Karti Chidambaram defended the current TVK government against criticism regarding power cuts, attributing the issues to the legacy of previous administrations. He also called for a thorough investigation into a sexual assault case involving an industrialist and criticized the political handling of by-elections.
Why it matters
The statement highlights the ongoing political discourse and accountability debates within Tamil Nadu's governance.
Those who ruled for 50 years are the reason for power cuts, and not Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government, stated Sivaganga MP Karti Chidambaram.
Speaking to reporters in Sivaganga, he said in the sexual assault case against industrialist R. Veeramani of Gem granites, those who aided him, engaged in kangaroo court settlements, or took money should be investigated, and strict action must be taken against anyone involved.
However, he said, there was no evidence to claim that past rulers are the reason for not taking action in this case. It cannot be said that politicians are aware of every registered case. Only police personnel may have connections, he said.
“Since the current political climate is favourable to TVK, they will win the by-election. However, giving an opportunity back to those who resigned their MLA posts and came back cannot be accepted. TVK could have given opportunities to others,” he noted.
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