CHENNAI: Senior BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Sunday accused Chief Minister MK Stalin of "revelling in cinematic celebrations" while the people of the State were reeling under heavy rains and widespread flooding.
The former Telangana governor said the State was "grappling helplessly" under the spell of continuous rainfall, but the Chief Minister seemed more interested in celebrating with filmmakers than addressing people's distress.
"When the people across Tamil Nadu are struggling under the onslaught of incessant rains, the Chief Minister, instead of visiting those affected, is seen clasping the hands of director Mari Selvaraj on screen," she said in a statement.
Taking a swipe at Stalin's recent public appearance with the filmmaker, Tamilisai said, "The Chief Minister, who proudly calls himself the son of the Delta, now seems unbothered about the sons of farmers who are in despair in the region."
"Sports and arts must indeed be encouraged, but the lives of ordinary citizens cannot be treated like a game. While the people are drenched in rain, the Chief Minister is busy showering praise on the director. This is not the time for cinematic applause but for compassionate governance," she said.