Water crisis: DMK plans statewide stir on June 22

The party headquarters on Wednesday announced that the stir would be organised to urge the ruling AIADMK to take constructive steps on war footing to end the water crisis in the State.

“Instead of taking constructive steps to overcome the acute water shortage, the government led by Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami is engaged in making bold claims to the media. This despite the Madras High Court questioning the administration about the measures taken to resolve drinking water problem,” the statement said. Accusing the CM of directly warning the media not to blow the ‘sporadic protests’ out of proportion, the statement said the Chief Minister and his cabinet colleagues were issuing statements insulting the people, who are protesting with empty pots in an non-violent manner.

The statement also charged the ruling AIADMK with acting irresponsibly during the current crisis, which has created a fear in the minds of people about their future. The DMK had earlier demanded the resignation of Velumani for failing to resolve the water crisis.

DMK to support anti-NEET stir

Meanwhile, the DMK has extended its support to a state-widestir being organised by FSO (Federation of Students’Organisations) on June 21 condemning the ruling BJP for imposing NEET and Hindi on Tamil Nadu and the ruling AIADMK here for playing second fiddle to the Centre.

A communique from the party student’s wing secretary CVMP Ezhilarasan advised the party district office bearers to complete the formalities like obtaining police permission for the same and participate in the protest.

DMK president M K Stalin has extended his birthday greetings to Congress president M K Stalin. “ I wish my good friend @RahulGandhi a very happy birthday. I wish you many more years of public service. #HappyBirthydayRahulGandhi,” he tweeted. Meanwhile, the Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) on Wednesday celebrated the 49th birthday of AICC president Rahul Gandhi in a grand manner.Led by Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, PCC President A Namasivayam and party cadre pulled the golden car of the famous Manakkula Vinayagar Temple after conducting a special puja in the morning. This was followed by special worships in several churches and mosques.Later, they cut a cake at the PCC office and an “Aayush Yagna” was conducted at the Sithananda Temple at Karuvadikuppam.