Against the backdrop of the imminent parliamentary elections in Tamil Nadu, the South Arcot District Local Vanniyar Federation has released a statement outlining their collective decision. After thorough consultations with local stakeholders, the Federation has strategically resolved to launch a campaign aimed at defeating the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), a party that has previously secured victories in their constituency during Lok Sabha elections. In their statement, the association highlighted the absence of tangible benefits for the Vanniyar community despite the VCK being in power for the last five years. Instead, the community has faced numerous challenges in the locality. Consequently, the Federation has formulated a strategy to ensure the defeat of the VCK in the upcoming parliamentary elections in Chidambaram and Villupuram.
Efforts are underway to tackle the social challenges encountered by the Vanniyar community by consolidating various small and medium-scale cooperatives. In anticipation of the upcoming parliamentary elections, a consultative meeting was held on 09 March 2024, bringing together representatives from the amalgamated Villupuram, Cuddalore, and Kallakurichi District Vanniyar Associations. The participants included retired government servants, members of the Women’s Council, temple priests dedicated to Vanniyar Clan deities, All Party Vanniyars, prosecutors, first-time voters, and young individuals.
The gathering centered on the difficulties encountered by the Vanniyar community in the integrated South Arcot district, specifically in constituencies like Chidambaram and Villupuram, which were secured by the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) over the past 5 years. They emphatically stated that these constituencies, now under VCK, are where the community faces the most significant challenges. Some of the adverse effects include the closure of the Melpathi Droupadi Amman temple for pujas due to VCK’s actions, the permanent closure of the temple. Additionally, over 100 villages were unable to host festivals, and numerous false cases have been initiated against Vanniyar community youths by the VCK.
In light of these challenges, the Vanniyar Federation put forth various resolutions during the meeting:
1. Assemble an expert committee consisting of knowledgeable leaders from all party Vanniyars to devise strategies and defeat the VCK in contested constituencies.
2. Establish a war room for modern campaign initiatives against VCK effectively.
3. Implement door-to-door anti-VCK campaigns through the distribution of posters and pamphlets.
The Vanniyar Federation earnestly sought the support of the community, the media, and all party members to enhance the success of these endeavors.
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