Senior Congress leader EVKS Elangovan spoke to the press on 20 November 2023 on multiple issues and gave a shocking revelation. Despite being a senior leader, apparently, he was not aware of what was happening with the Tamil Nadu Congress and said that he came to know of any news within the party by reading newspapers.
When asked about the Kaveri issue, he said, “As far as the Kaveri issue is concerned, the problem is the same for both states – the problem of hunger and thirst. So it is better that the issue be resolved amicably. The resolution is in process and if it doesn’t happen Durai Murugan has said that they will knock on the doors of the SC.”
On the topic of the Tamil Nadu Governor, he said, “Basically there are some issues with respect to the Governor. I think he is mind is not ok, I think. He does things on a whim. He puts janeu on people and if some days pass, he will tie the thread around the waist(Aranakayiru) and if some more days pass, he will also tie the thali (mangalsutra) around someone’s neck. He seems to be a man of unsound mind, so he should spend time in Kutrallam (Courtallam). He keeps changing his decisions. First, he needs to become a human. He is a lunatic and needs treatment, he needs mental treatment, and he has to get it done in Kutrallam.”
When asked about the Goondas Act invoked and filed prostitution cases on farmers protesting the land acquisition for SIPCOT, he said, “They have released them, right?” The journalist continues asking him about prostitution cases filed against them. He replies saying, “It seems one of them is not a good person, except him they have released everyone else. You might have heard and you surely will know whether all of them are indeed farmers or not. One or two of them are known to cause law and order problems in that region. They tried to disturb the peace there so the government has taken action on them and prevented it. They have arrested some farmers under the Goondas Act and they have rectified it by releasing them.”
When asked about TN Congress, he said, “I honestly do not know what is happening in TN Congress. If there is a meeting like this, they usually would call us. Today they conducted a meeting without calling anyone. I don’t know what is the mystery behind that meeting. I will enquire about what happened and let you know.”
When a journalist questioned as to why he is not aware of what is happening with the party despite being a senior leader, EVKS Elangovan said, “I don’t know anything. That there was a meeting yesterday was not known to me. I came to know about that meeting only after reading today’s newspaper. Neither I know of it nor does Thangabalu nor Thirunavukkarasu knows of it. I am not saying that senior leaders are being boycotted. First, they said former leaders, then they said senior leaders, and now they are saying, dead/failed leaders.”
” செய்தியில் பார்த்து தான் தெரிந்து கொண்டேன்.. “ தமிழ்நாடு காங்கிரஸில் என்ன நடக்கிறது என்றே தெரியவில்லை.. நாங்க எல்லாம் முடிந்துபோன தலைவர்கள் போல.. Evks.இளங்கோவன் காட்டம்#Erode #Congress #EVKSElangovan pic.twitter.com/oEa1YQngka
— Polimer News (@polimernews) November 20, 2023
It is noteworthy that EVKS Elangovan won the Erode East bypoll that was marred by cash-for-votes allegations in 2023. He was caught speaking to DMK Minister KN Nehru who was recorded discussing strategies to influence the Erode East bypoll using money and gifts. The conversation, accidentally captured while another leader spoke, revealed plans to distribute funds and provide watches and biryani to polling officials, aiming for the DMK-led alliance’s favour.
DMK faces the election pinning their hopes on money power &
they presume that anything could be bought with money!
If in doubt, check this out! @TNelectionsCEO @ECISVEEP pic.twitter.com/RgVtRUeTS1
— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) January 29, 2023
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