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“Murders Keep Happening, Govt Can’t Do Anything”: DMK Law Minister & Speaker’s Dismissive Remarks On Rising Crime In TN Receive Netizen Backlash

July 30, 2024
The Commune

The DMK government in Tamil Nadu is grappling with persistent issues, as the opposition parties accuse it of failing to maintain law and order in the state. There has been a noticeable rise in political, caste, and revenge-related violence, alongside widespread drug abuse. When news reporters inquired about the state of law and order, citing the opposition’s concerns, the sitting DMK ministers and the Speaker of the State Assembly dismissed the situation as a minor issue not warranting significant state intervention. This response has led to widespread criticism and mockery from netizens, who are frustrated with the ministers’ indifference and neglect.

On 29 July 2024, traders and the Nadar Sangam organized a welfare event at a private wedding hall in Thiruverkadu to celebrate Kamaraj’s birthday. Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Speaker Appavu attended as a special guest, where he distributed welfare aid to 1,122 beneficiaries and handed out textbooks to school students.

During a media interaction at the event, Speaker Appavu commented, “Murder crimes will continue to happen. We need to see whether actions are being taken. For any crime happening in Tamil Nadu, the necessary actions are being taken. You should ask if there is no action regarding these crimes.”

Similarly, Law Minister of Tamil Nadu Raghupathi gave a press meeting responding to AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami’s allegations concerning law and order, stating that the murders occurring in Tamil Nadu are largely driven by revenge. Still, aside from these, there have been no significant incidents of violence. Even the violent incidents in Puducherry are being incorrectly attributed to Tamil Nadu.

DMK Minister Raghupathi asserted that Law and order in Tamil Nadu remains strong. The state is considered a beacon of peace in India. Minister Raghupathi emphasized that the government is actively working to address new criminal activities.

He stated, “The previous incidents were associated with the (EPS) regime, but there have been no recent acts of violence linked to the current administration.” He further explained, “Edappadi Palaniswami has mentioned five incidents in Tamil Nadu on the 26th, 27th, and 28th. However, one of these incidents took place in Puducherry, which Palaniswami incorrectly attributed to Tamil Nadu. The remaining four violent cases are unrelated to the government and are rooted in personal disputes or acts of revenge. Therefore, there is no overall breakdown in law and order in the state.”

The DMK Minister also noted that the increase in population might have contributed to a perceived rise in crime rates, but this should not be seen as the government’s responsibility.

While acts of revenge do occur, the government is making considerable efforts to prevent them and manage recidivism. New criminals are emerging, and the government is continuously working to address this challenge. We are prepared to enhance security if political leaders report specific threats, though no such threats have been reported thus far.

Netizens began trolling the ministers’ response, arguing that instead of taking decisive action to control violent mobs, the ministers are dismissing the government’s responsibility for the violence in Tamil Nadu. Some of the criticisms expressed are as follows:

 

 

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