Chennai: “The order issued by the Chennai High Court that Udhayanidhi should be released today itself is a blow to the fascist nature of the TVK,” said DMK leader M.K. Stalin.
In a statement issued by him on this, “The protest demonstration held by the DMK in Thanjavur condemning the TVK government’s negligent arrogance—lacking the courage to assert Tamil Nadu’s rights in the Cauvery and lacking the backbone to stop the Mekedatu dam—was a manifestation of the entire state of Tamil Nadu’s outrage.
Farmers and members of the public also took part alongside DMK members and expressed their sentiments. Participating in the protest demonstration and addressing it, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly Udhayanidhi strongly exposed and criticized the incompetence of the TVK government.
"The incompetent dummy Chief Minister has neither been able to bring Cauvery water nor speak up to stop the Mekedatu dam. Farmers are shedding tears in anguish, but the ministers are shedding tears watching the Chief Minister’s acted film. A joker cabinet has been set up in Tamil Nadu," the opposition leader leveled a series of accusations. So far, the rulers have been unable to respond to this.
In an attempt to hide the fact that the government’s failure in the Cauvery issue has come to light and to divert attention from the issue itself, the police force that came to Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi’s house this morning has brutally arrested him. Ignoring the fact that he is the Opposition Leader, the Taveka government arrested him and took him to Thanjavur. By registering cases under various sections, they are trying to intimidate Udhayanidhi.
Tomorrow, the Legislative Assembly is also in session. The budget is to be presented. At that time, the opposition leader, who is qualified to be in the Cabinet, should be in the House. But they have started this action thinking that he should not be in the House.
After the opposition shown by DMK cadres and the public across the country, the TVK government lawyer has told the court, 'There is no intention to arrest him; once the inquiry is over, we will release him.'
If the purpose was only to conduct an inquiry, they could have done it in Chennai itself, couldn’t they? Why take him to Thanjavur? Why file cases under multiple sections that cannot be granted bail? The government is covering up its retreat in the face of public opposition.
The order issued by the Chennai High Court stating that 'Udhayanidhi must be released today itself' is a blow to the fascist nature of the TVK.
Since coming to power, Chief Minister Vijay has been doing nothing but arresting those who criticize him, his ministers, and his government. If someone posts a tweet or speaks in a video, they are being arrested.
Arrest action was also taken against legislators Anitha Radhakrishnan and மார்க்கண்டேயன். Students and young people were not allowed to fight against the NEET exam. Brutal attacks were launched on those who staged protests. The very closure of Chennai’s Marina Beach was the height of fascism.
It was said that the farmers’ spontaneous protest was carried out at the instigation of the opposition parties. Permission was denied for the Dravidar Kazhagam vehicle rally that had gone to campaign against the NEET exam. Following this, the TVK government unleashed arrest action against opposition leader Udhayanidhi, who had organized and spoken at a protest for farmers and participated in it.
I thank the political party leaders who have issued statements condemning this.
However, it is regrettable that some leaders have condemned Udhayanidhi without finding out what the truth is. Udhayanidhi did not say anything obscene in his speech. He did not mention anyone. Some political leaders condemning Udhayanidhi without verifying what others spread about him having said something he did not say is a diversion of the issue. Udhayanidhi is not someone who speaks carelessly. Even if he does speak mistakenly, he has the nature of apologizing immediately.
Since coming to power, Chief Minister Vijay, who has been moving around only as a reels creator instead of fulfilling his promises, should at least now act with a sense of responsibility. The DMK workers who were arrested for taking part in protests across Tamil Nadu should be released immediately. Arrogance leads to destruction; persistent arrogance hastens destruction!” said M.K. Stalin.
