Why construct new Secretariat complex when T.N. is facing financial crisis, Palaniswami asks TVK govt.
AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami has criticized the Tamil Nadu government's plan to build a new Secretariat-Assembly complex, citing the state's significant financial debt. He also raised concerns regarding the site's impact on local fishing communities and traffic, while accusing the ruling party of mismanagement regarding power shortages and political horse-trading.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights ongoing political tensions in Tamil Nadu regarding fiscal responsibility, infrastructure development, and the integrity of the electoral process.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has yet again expressed his opposition to the TVK government’s move to construct a new Secretariat-Assembly complex at Pattinapakkam in Chennai.
Speaking to reporters in Madurai on Thursday (September 17, 2026), the former Chief Minister pointed to the “huge borrowings” made by the TVK government since it came to power in May, 2026, and alleged: “In just the first four months, the new government has borrowed ₹40,000 crore. If this is the financial position of the State, then why is the TVK government planning to construct a new Secretariat building now?”
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