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“Mine Sand Skillfully, Don’t Complain If Caught”, Says DMK Leader SR Sivalingam To Party Cadre

September 5, 2024
The Commune

Former DMK MLA and Trichy East District Secretary SR Sivalingam has sparked controversy with a provocative remark made during a recent DMK general membership meeting in Trichy. He stated, “If you have the skills, mine soil from lakes. But don’t complain later that our party did not support you if you get caught by the authorities.” This statement has since gone viral on social media.

The DMK East District general meeting was held on 3 September 2024, in Gangavalli, near Attur in Salem District. During the meeting, SR Sivalingam, the DMK Salem East District Secretary and former MLA, addressed attendees, stating, “Some are asking to mine sand, which is fine if it’s just for their home one or two loads. Some people are even doing it today with their talent, but if you get caught, what should I do? I’m not saying you shouldn’t do, but if you do, do it skillfully. If you do get caught, please don’t come and complain to the district secretary.”

Sivalingam noted that some sensitive issues couldn’t be fully discussed due to the presence of reporters. He also mentioned Priya, the former AIADMK Gangavalli Union Committee President who joined DMK. Despite complaints against him, a DMK member has been chosen as the new Union Committee President. Looking ahead, DMK will be contesting the Gangavalli assembly seat again.

Party members are urged to work diligently to secure a victory margin of 30,000 votes and to conduct election activities without internal divisions. He warned that if factionalism persists, members should consider leaving the party.

Several DMK representatives attended the meeting, including former MLA Chinnadurai, Barur Secretary Balamurugan, and Gangavalli Town Panchayat President Lokambal.

(With inputs from ETVBharat)

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