Udhayanidhi slams TVK, says Vijay leads a ‘dummy govt.’
Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has criticized Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, labeling his administration a 'dummy government' that has failed to fulfill election promises. He specifically cited issues with irrigation water management and the lack of drought relief for farmers.
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This reflects the ongoing political rivalry and governance debates between major political factions in Tamil Nadu.
Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday said Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay was leading a “dummy government” in the State.
Speaking at a wedding function at Pattukottai in Thanjavur district, he said the TVK government had done nothing for the people of Tamil Nadu since it assumed office, and had implemented none of the promises made in its election manifesto. Mr. Vijay was not bothered about the problems faced by the people, and was leading the State as a “dummy” Chief Minister, he added.
Mr. Udhayanidhi said the farmers had been the worst-affected since the TVK came to power. The Mettur dam was opened on time, and on some occasions well ahead of schedule, in the previous DMK regime, with then Chief Minister M.K. Stalin ensuring timely release of water for irrigation, he said.
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