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From Welfare Of Alcoholics To Welfare Of Lovers: Some Moments Of Fun & Frolic In 2024 Lok Sabha Elections In Tamil Nadu

March 28, 2024
Satheesh

On the one hand, there’s a palpable intensity surrounding the upcoming elections, with parties vehemently criticizing each other and residents expressing their discontent by questioning incumbent politicians. However, on the other hand, the Lok Sabha 2024 elections offer some lighter moments.

  1. The curious case of six candidates named ‘O Paneerselvam’ vying for the Ramanathapuram constituency.
  2. The Tamil Nadu Alcohol Drinkers Awareness Association proposing an alternative to the problems of water scarcity and road accidents.
  3. A contender vying for victory in the Tirupur constituency pledges freebies that, if he is elected, men will receive free bikes, women will receive complimentary cellphones, and there will be strict no regulation on the sale of liquor in the region.
  4. Dancing rose in this scorching summer season.
  5. Lastly, the Indian Lovers Party, contesting in the South Chennai constituency, advocates for the protection of lovers who frequent beaches.

OPS Vs OPS Vs OPS Vs OPS Vs OPS Vs OPS

Intriguingly, the Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu is currently witnessing a captivating electoral phenomenon as five candidates share the name O Panneerselvam (OPS). Have you seen what kind of test they have given to the former Tamil Nadu chief minister who will also be contesting as an independent candidate? This electoral showdown holds immense importance as it signifies his first participation in the Lok Sabha elections. It’s a high-stakes struggle, akin to a battle for survival. Intuition tells us that this contest involves two Dravidian parties that have stirred calm waters into turbulence.

With his political stature at stake, OPS cannot afford to lose ground to other Panneerselvams vying for the same constituency. Even though the relief provided by the election machinery’s system to assist voters in distinguishing between candidates via photographs and individual symbols allocated to each contender, there remains a glaring test for OPS’s stature. Highlighting the stark reality of the situation, one is reminded of Prabhu’s dialogue, “Enna koduma Saravanan sir idhu!!”

Tamil Nadu Alcohol Drinkers Awareness Association

Arumugam, introduced as the Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Alcohol Drinkers Awareness Association, alongside Chellapandian, the association’s president, addressed reporters. Arumugam, contesting for the first time in the Sriperumbudur parliamentary constituency, outlined his electoral promises seriously. He shocked everyone by emphasizing to identify and prioritize government job opportunities for young widows. However, his kindness wasn’t universal; rather, it was directed specifically towards widows abandoned by alcoholics.

Arumugam passionately advocated for a nationwide restriction on liquor production, proposing that it should exclusively utilize seawater throughout India. Do you know why? It’s because his party aims to preserve fresh water for agricultural purposes and also suggested installing Syntex tank water systems for drinking purposes in all TASMAC outlets exclusively for citizens who consume liquor. Furthermore, he criticized the unfulfilled promises of both major Dravidian parties, especially targeting DMK MP Kanimozhi for her failure to follow through on commitments regarding the closure of liquor shops.

An intriguing aspect of Arumugam’s stance is his commitment to providing life insurance coverage for those affected by alcohol-related tragedies and his proposal for separate vehicle number plates for alcoholics. He questions the fairness of the government’s neglect of alcoholics while establishing TASMAC outlets, which leads to alcoholics driving to taste alcohol using their own vehicles, only to be labeled as drunkards and fined by the police, further exacerbating their situation.

Arumugam also exhibited a deep attachment to the Tamil language, suggesting the use of Tamil names for all alcohol brands and bottles. In contrast to those Dravidianists who politicize every issue, he advocates for a cultural approach that respects and celebrates Tamil heritage.

He also identified the dominant players in the Tamil Nadu political landscape as the “Bar/Bottle alliance” groups represented by the Bakthi alliance BJP and the “Rational” alliance Dravidar Kazhagam. One can’t help but wonder in Telugu, “Arey! enti ra idhi?”

 

Freebie Man Who Puts In A Lot Of Thought

He introduced himself as Sheikh Dawood, stating that he has pursued education up to the BA level. He declared his candidacy for the tenth time in the Tirupur parliamentary constituency. He expressed his commitment to empowering families, asserting that if elected as an MP, he would provide electric scooters worth ₹1,56,000 free of charge to the heads of households, showcasing his dedication to promoting e-vehicles for a progressive Bharat. Additionally, he pledged to offer cellphones valued at ₹30,000 to women heading households. Criticizing the current government’s assistance to women as insufficient, he promised to increase their monthly allowance from ₹1000 to ₹10,000. He further announced a monthly stipend of ₹10,000 for college students, regardless of their economic background or language of instruction.

Dawood also criticized the DMK government’s policy of providing free bus passes exclusively to women, vowing to extend the benefit to men as well. Additionally, he addressed the issue of unemployment by pledging to ensure a government job for each household. When asked about the prevalent issue of alcohol consumption in the country, Dawood commented, “Everyone enjoys drinking, I cannot abolish liquor as it is their democratic right.” What an admirable man he is, showing respect to all, dedicated to upholding the rights of every citizen, with a particular commitment to Article 15.

Master Of Karate Kids

To file his nomination, Karate master Rangasamy arrived throwing his Karate punches here and there in the air. Like Samantha’s dialogue, ‘Your feet are not on the ground, stand first and then speak’, This Karate Master’s feet were never on the ground.

Later, addressing the reporters, he stated, “I’ve dedicated thirty years of my life to teaching karate, eleven of which have been in a government school.” and mentioned, ‘I have a passion for helping children and students in whatever way I can.'” He concluded by promising, “This is not the end; I will contest in the MLA election of 2026 as well.”

Dancing Rose Of Dindigul

Another independent candidate arrived clad in a red shirt and blue jeans to seek nomination for the 2024 Lok Sabha election. What set him apart was his unique approach throughout the nomination process: he danced to the tune of the song “Everyone is a thief” from the movie “Sigappu Manidhan.” His endurance under this scorching summer sun made the police and commoners wonder akin to Vadivelu’s dialogue “Panguni heat is baring its teeth, how can only you be so cheerful?”

Indian Lovers Party

Finally, a candidate with insight – Kumar SriSai, is contesting from the Chennai South parliamentary constituency. He represents the “Indian Lovers Party.” Can you hear the background music of Gautham Vasudev Menon? Yes, that’s the vibe. To our surprise, he has contested three times from the same constituency. Shame on us for not voting for him earlier.

He promises something worthy. His focus is to protect lovers. According to him, only by contesting and winning elections, he can safeguard the rights of lovers. He emphasizes that there’s currently no support for lovers; they suffer without having anyone to listen to them. He believes that with a party like his, lovers will have the strength of knowing someone is there for them, ready to speak up and face problems on their behalf.

When reporters asked him about the issues faced by lovers in society, Kumar SriSai promptly replied that there’s a lack of protection for them. Wherever they go, they feel scrutinized. Even at beaches, they don’t feel safe. He argues that with a party backing them, there would be no disturbance.

As he was expressing his thoughts to the camera, someone called out to him, and he promptly vanished into thin air, yet his thoughts and words fill the void.

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