If the TVK government is not functioning properly, I will ask questions, actor Prakash Raj has said. Speaking to reporters after attending events in Tiruchirappalli, actor Prakash Raj said, ``It is shocking that former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin lost in the Kolathur constituency and PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan lost in Madurai. It needs to be examined in detail whether they lost the election or were defeated, and whether factors such as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list had an impact. In a democracy, everyone must accept and respect the verdict given by the people.
A new government that includes young people has been in place in Tamil Nadu for only a few months. This democratic government chosen by the people of Tamil Nadu should be given at least a year to function. Whatever the government may be, it is natural for people to protest for their demands and over power cuts and farmers’ issues. However, it would not be right to rush into criticism immediately after the government is formed.
Chief Minister Vijay is on a foreign trip and is engaged in efforts to attract investments. Although criticism has arisen over his meeting with his friend Ajith during this trip, the main question should be whether he has succeeded in attracting investments, which is the primary purpose of the visit. Since it is being said that investments worth tens of thousands of crores have been brought in, we need time to wait and see the subsequent developments and benefits.

It is a wrong approach to deprive millions of people of their voting rights through the voter list revision process (SIR) by citing reasons such as “not at home” or “moved.” The fact that even the names of prominent figures in the country and former officeholders are being left out of the list raises questions about the intent and design behind this process. The delimitation exercise that the central government is planning to introduce would be the greatest betrayal inflicted on Tamil Nadu. Redrawing constituencies on the basis of population cannot be accepted under any circumstances.
Whether the state is governed by DMK, TVK, or any other party, it is essential that we all unite and fight against delimitation to protect the welfare of the people and the rights of the state. Delimitation will significantly reduce the parliamentary representation of the southern states. In the Mekedatu dam issue, the governments of both states should discuss their respective rights and arrive at an amicable solution. Even if the Karnataka government takes its own position, the governments should be given the opportunity to talk and decide, with the people of both states being Indians.

Instead of viewing the continuous statements from political parties like “DMK will not be able to come to power for the next 20 years” as if it were a football match, we should only pay attention to whether people-welfare-related work is being carried out. Those elected by the people should do the people’s work. Young people and ordinary citizens should question the government’s actions and uphold democracy. Respecting the people’s verdict, rather than reacting immediately, is the democratic way,” he said.
