Tamil Nadu chief minister
M.K. Stalin launched a
strong political attack on AIADMK leader and former chief minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) over issues related to the
100-day employment guarantee scheme. Speaking at a public event, stalin remarked that the controversy surrounding the scheme marks the
“final chapter” of EPS’s political life.
Criticism Over the 100-Day Employment SchemeThe chief minister accused the previous AIADMK government of
failing to properly implement the mahatma gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) during its tenure. He alleged that irregularities, delays in wage payments, and lack of transparency had
directly affected rural workers, especially the poor and marginalized.Stalin said that instead of protecting workers’ rights, the former government
undermined the very purpose of the scheme, which was designed to provide livelihood security to rural households.
Strong Words Against the OppositionTaking aim at EPS, the chief minister said that the former cm now lacks the
moral authority to speak about welfare schemes, given his government’s past record. stalin claimed that the people of tamil Nadu have already
rejected such politics, and recent developments only reinforce that verdict.He further stated that attempts by the opposition to politicize the issue would not succeed, as people are
fully aware of the truth.
DMK Government’s StandHighlighting the efforts of the current DMK government, stalin said his administration has taken steps to:
- Strengthen the implementation of the 100-day employment scheme
- Ensure timely wage payments
- Improve transparency and accountability
He asserted that the DMK government remains committed to
protecting workers’ welfare and dignity, particularly in rural areas.
ConclusionConcluding his speech, chief minister stalin said that the controversy surrounding the 100-day employment scheme has exposed the failures of the previous regime. He reiterated that
public welfare, not political opportunism, remains the DMK government’s priority, and claimed that such issues signal the
end of outdated politics represented by the opposition.
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