Social Justice Minister Vanni Arasu has said that the TVK government has begun implementing measures aimed at addressing caste-related tensions and promoting social harmony, particularly in the state’s southern districts.
Speaking about caste and social justice issues in Tamil Nadu, the minister recalled his visit to Alangulam, where he met youths who had allegedly been injured and affected by caste-related violence.
“Regarding the situation in Tamil Nadu, specifically in the southern regions and issues concerning caste and social justice: I personally visited Alangulam, met the young men who had been injured and victimized, and on behalf of the government provided financial assistance under the SC/ST Act provisions.”
Vanni Arasu said the government had stressed the importance of implementing recommendations made by former Justice K. Chandru to address caste discrimination and social divisions.
“At that time, we emphasized the need to implement the recommendations made by former Justice Chandru, such as banning the wearing of caste-identifying wristbands or threads in schools and ensuring that police officers appointed in specific areas belong to the same community as the local majority.”
The minister noted that these proposals had already been identified by Justice Chandru and that the government had conveyed its intention to bring about changes in line with those recommendations.
“These were Justice Chandru’s recommendations, and we have stated that changes must be made accordingly.”
Vanni Arasu further argued that economic development and employment generation would play a key role in reducing social tensions and caste-based conflicts in the region.
“Additionally, we urged the establishment of more industries in the region, noting that economic growth would help mitigate such issues, and called for the formation of committees to foster social harmony.”
According to the minister, the TVK government has already initiated steps in these areas and is working to eliminate caste-related problems through administrative and social interventions.
“Our government has now begun taking action on these fronts and is working vigorously to put a complete stop to these problems.”
On the same day, TVK education minister Rajmohan also said school children won’t be allowed to wear ‘any kind’ of thread’ or visible identity marks.
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