Vijay argues individual crimes should not be equated with law and order situation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay argued that individual criminal acts should be distinguished from broader law and order failures, emphasizing that governments should not be held solely responsible for systemic societal issues. He called for a proactive, community-focused approach to policing and highlighted the need for digital literacy and family guidance to address rising crime among students.
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The statement reflects a significant shift in political accountability, attempting to redefine how state governments manage public perception regarding crime rates and police efficacy.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday argued there was a difference between individual crimes and the overall law and order situation in a State, and that not every crime could be characterised as a law and order issue.
“The outlook towards crime should change. One cannot fix responsibility for a crime on a government, because not all crimes were committed in the last 100 days,” he said while responding to the debate on demand for grants for the Police and Fire and Rescue Services departments in the Assembly.
According to Mr. Vijay, every crime had a reason, which could include family and property disputes, personal enmity and vendetta, drug use, loss of fear of the law during the previous government, the performance of the police under the control of certain individuals, caste identity, inter-caste marriages, and local and political struggles for power.
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