Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party President Annamalai, criticized the DMK in Tamil Nadu for misleading the public by falsely comparing electricity rates with other states and misrepresenting the youth unemployment rate in Tamil Nadu.
Regarding this issue, Annamalai criticized the Tamil Nadu government for misleading the public by comparing electricity rates with other states. He highlighted that the DMK, in its election manifesto, promised a monthly electricity bill collection system as its 221st commitment, which he urged the government to fulfill. According to Annamalai, implementing this system would significantly reduce electricity costs for households.
Annamalai said, “What DMK said in its election manifesto promise number ‘221’ is that it is enough to pay electricity once a month. Neighboring states pay electricity bill once a month. Look at the problems if you don’t pay electricity once a month. For example, I use 200 units of electricity in Coimbatore, if I pay electricity bill once a month it is ₹450, if I pay it for two months i.e. this month 200-unit next month 200 unit, when I pay electricity bill once in two months it is ₹1440 for 400 units. If you pay this once a month then this month 450 next month 450 total ₹900 for 200 units. But if you calculate it as 400-unit slab for two months, you have to pay 1440 rupees. 540 as a loss for using just 200 units. Let’s talk about 300 units now, the electricity bill for me is 705 rupees, which is 300 unit this month and 300 unit next month in DMK’s bi-monthly electricity tariff, if you pay for 600 unit means it is ₹2940. So, where is ₹1410 and where is ₹2940 rupees, in this we pay ₹1400 more.”
Annamalai, further revealed that 17.5% of young people aged 15 to 29 in the state are unemployed. He emphasized the high rate of unemployment among graduates in Tamil Nadu, comparing it unfavorably to states like Gujarat (6.1%), Karnataka, and Maharashtra (7-8%). Annamalai called on the DMK government to acknowledge the unemployment crisis affecting 17.5 percent of Tamil Nadu’s population.
Annamalai also discussed the BJP’s growth in Tamil Nadu, likening it to nurturing a Chinese bamboo plant. He stressed the importance of patience and persistence in strengthening the BJP’s presence, despite challenges. He mentioned that despite setbacks, the BJP had secured the top position in 8000 booths during the last election, which he interpreted as a sign of growing support and influence in the state.
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