Gopalapuram’s streets are buzzing as an extraordinary security spectacle takes centre stage – the residence, periphery, and access roads leading to Udhayanidhi Stalin’s house in Gopalapuram witnessed an overwhelming security presence on the occasion of his birthday. The staggering deployment included 2 Deputy Commissioners, 10 Assistant Commissioners, 30 Inspectors, 90 Sub Inspectors, 300 police officers, and an additional 380 reserved police personnel.
This formidable show of force has sparked concerns among the public, particularly as the state grapples with an escalating law and order crisis. The extensive security detail underscores how significant resources are being invested in safeguarding Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin’s son and DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin.
Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party Chief K Annamalai questioned the need for deploying such a large number of police forces for the birthday celebrations. He posted on his X handle, “2 Deputy Commissioners, 10 Assistant Commissioners, 30 Inspectors, 90 Sub Inspectors, 300 police officers & 380 reserved police are the officers on duty to guard the house, periphery & the roads leading to Gopalapuram Scion’s house on his birthday today. The Corrupt DMK Govt & the TN State police should realise that their responsibility does not end with protecting only the Dynasts as the common people continue to pay the price of lawlessness in the State.”
2 Deputy Commissioners, 10 Assistant Commissioners, 30 Inspectors, 90 Sub Inspectors, 300 police officers & 380 reserved police are the officers on duty to guard the house, periphery & the roads leading to Gopalapuram Scion’s house on his birthday today.
The Corrupt DMK Govt &… pic.twitter.com/4bh1mj7ZAY
— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) November 27, 2023
As the public raises eyebrows over this seemingly disproportionate allocation of resources, concerns grow about the equitable distribution of law enforcement efforts. The state government and police authorities are urged to reassess their strategies to ensure the safety and security of all citizens, not just those affiliated with political dynasties. Netizens also reacted to the colossal waste of government resources for such events.
What a colossal waste of money when the common man is left to fend for himself. Pathetic. https://t.co/lATIB6Pn1g
— 🇮🇳 Natarajan 🇮🇳 (@natrajan22) November 27, 2023
DMK is misusing TN police as chaprasis.@DGPTamilNadu https://t.co/pZWpYm1Ny2
— #Ayega to Modi hiॐ (@ramana_brf) November 27, 2023
810 cops for a birthday boy @CMOTamilnadu ? https://t.co/pZnFNXN5yf
— Shylaja shetty (@ShylajaShetty) November 27, 2023
The need for a more balanced and responsive approach to maintaining law and order in the state is increasingly apparent, especially in the wake of such striking display of security personnel for a private event.
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