A report from Vikatan reveals that residents of the Thoraipakkam area in Chennai have expressed concerns that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is demanding money from local traders and the public to finance ‘Udhaya day‘, a public meeting celebrating DMK scion and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. The party is organizing the event in the 193rd ward of Chennai.
The event, scheduled for 26 December 2024, is titled the “Udayanidhi’s Udhaya Day Celebration” and will include a public meeting and the distribution of welfare assistance in Chennai. It is said to be organized by the DMK in the 193rd ward, with expected participation, DMK Health Minister Ma. Subramanian, South Chennai MP Tamilachi Thangapandian, and Sholinganallur MLA S. Aravindramesh. The event will take place at Arignar Anna Nagar 8th Street in the Thoraipakkam area.
Vikatan reported that they had received complaints from local residents, alleging that the DMK was demanding funds from area traders and the public to support the event. In response, the news outlet reached out to A.K. Anand, the DMK’s 193rd District Secretary, for a comment. Anand, visibly upset, asked, “Tell me who accused me. I’ll explain. We work tirelessly for the people. The government has implemented numerous welfare schemes. We are out in the field helping during floods and rain. Does anyone come to your office and acknowledge that? Are you trying to intimidate me by not telling me who made the complaint?” Despite multiple requests for an explanation, Anand focused on determining the identity of the complainants and failed to offer a clear response to the allegations surrounding the event. His primary concern seemed to be identifying the individuals who made the complaint.
(With inputs from Vikatan)
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