MOHAMMAD ZIYAUDDIN
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Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy has launched a sharp attack on the Tamil Nadu government, accusing Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s DMK administration of failing to deliver on governance and instead raking up issues to divert public attention.
"Four Years of Failures and Corruption" – Kishan Reddy
According to G. Kishan Reddy, in nearly four years of DMK rule, the government has failed to achieve anything significant apart from:
Massive corruption scandals
Deteriorating law and order situation
Hikes in taxes and electricity tariffs, burdening the common people
ED Raids & Alleged ₹1,000 Crore Liquor Scam
The DMK government is under scrutiny following Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on liquor-supplying companies in Tamil Nadu.
Documents have allegedly revealed ₹1,000 crore worth of bribes, sparking controversy.
Kishan Reddy claims that DMK is using distraction tactics to shift focus from these corruption allegations.
Tamil Nadu’s Opposition to NEP 2020: A "Political Gimmick"?
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has been fiercely opposed by the DMK, with the Tamil Nadu government calling it an imposition of Hindi.
However, Kishan Reddy pointed out that the three-language formula has existed since 1986, yet the DMK never opposed it back then.
The NEP 2020 actually offers more flexibility to non-Hindi-speaking states, making the DMK’s stance hypocritical, according to Reddy.
Replacing Rupee Symbol: A Move Against National Institutions?
Tamil Nadu’s recent decision to replace the Indian Rupee (₹) symbol with the Tamil letter ‘Ru’ in its 2025-26 Budget has sparked criticism.
Kishan Reddy slammed this move, calling it "an insult to national institutions and constitutional bodies".
Delimitation: "No Injustice to Southern States," Assures BJP
The delimitation issue has been a major concern for South Indian states, including Tamil Nadu, which fears losing parliamentary representation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have repeatedly assured that no injustice will be done to the southern states.
Political Battle Intensifies
With Tamil Nadu’s DMK government facing multiple allegations, Kishan Reddy’s statements escalate the political tensions between the Centre and the state government. As the 2025 elections approach, this war of words is likely to intensify further.
Key Question: Is the DMK government using distractions, or is this a political attack by the BJP ahead of the elections?
