CHENNAI: While responding to questions raised by members on constituency-related demands, Ministers on Thursday coupled their replies with predictions about the outcome of the forthcoming Assembly elections.
Kumbakonam MLA G Anbalagan raised a question on whether a shed would be set up for temple cars in his constituency.
Replying to the query, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister PK Sekarbabu referred to the world-famous Mahamaham festival, which is held once every 12 years and is scheduled to take place in 2028. Veiling a reference to the upcoming elections, he said that when the ritual event is held, their leader would continue as Chief Minister.
In another instance, Minister for Public Works EV Velu directly linked his reply to an election prediction while responding to a question raised by CPM legislator M Chinnadurai (Gandarvakottai).
The Minister said that a government guest house would be constructed in the Member's constituency during the 2026–27 financial year, adding that the government would ensure the project is completed next year. He said the member should be confident and the government would construct the guest house.