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“Should We Just Come And Go Like Orphans?”, TNCC President Selvaperunthagai Criticizes DMK For Inadequate Security At Tyagi Immanuel Sekaran Memorial Event

September 11, 2024
The Commune

Following public discontent from VCK chief Thirumavalavan with his alliance partner, the DMK, the Congress party has also expressed its dissatisfaction with the alliance partner. Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President K. Selvaperunthagai has criticized the DMK government for its inadequate security during the Tyagi Immanuel Sekaran Guru Puja.

A significant number of political leaders and prominent figures are visiting the memorial in Ramanathapuram to honor the 67th Jayanthi of Tyagi Immanuel Sekaran. In this context, Congress Committee President K. Selvaperunthagai has criticized the police for inadequate security at the memorial. He remarked, “The police failed to provide proper security at Immanuel Sekaran’s memorial.” He also highlighted the Congress party’s role in honoring Sekaran, mentioning that the party issued a postage stamp in 2010 recognizing him as a national leader. Selvaperunthagai expressed appreciation for Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s support in establishing the mandapam and statue as government-supported initiatives.

Selvaperunthagai called on the Ramanathapuram police to enhance their management of the event, pointing out that while security in Madurai and Sivagangai was satisfactory, it fell short in Ramanathapuram. He warned of potential issues if security remains inadequate and urged for better crowd control and security measures for future events.

Selvaperunthagai said, “We have been given proper protection in Madurai district, and in Sivagangai they also provided adequate protection and brought us here. However, in Ramanathapuram, our MPs and leaders were not treated well without any protection, which is regrettable. We would like to express our regret as to why the Ramanathapuram police department is so lethargic. We arrived with control so there have been no problem. However, it is disappointing why the Superintendent of Police in Ramanathapuram, did not regulate when the Congress leaders were arriving. We are in control, so this had to end satisfactorily. It is concerning who will take responsibility in case of lack of control leading to a skirmish. Therefore, the Ramanathapuram police department must work effectively in the future. Stopping us here and there, detaining leaders as if they were imprisoned, is unacceptable.”

Later, hitting the DMK, TNCC President K. Selvaperunthagai remarked, “If significant events are taking place, you (DMK) should conduct under your control. Should we just come and go like orphans?” He then added, with evident frustration, “There was no protection.”

Among those scheduled to pay their respects today are DMK Scion and Sports Minister Udayanidhi Stalin, former AIADMK Minister RB Udhayakumar, former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam, AMMK General Secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran, BJP state general secretary Balaganapathi, MDMK MP Durai Vaiko, and Naam Tamilar Katchi Chief Coordinator Seeman.

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