Ever since rains have been hitting Tamil Nadu, roads, streets and houses in many areas have been inundated with water and many people have found it difficult without a proper place to stay. While people are questioning why the flooding situation hasn’t improved in anyway, the Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has been busy going to places and checking the situation of people, at least according to videos published by media channels.
Recently, a video of the CM personally going to Dhanalakshmi Nagar in Mangadu and asking the people about the flooding situation was shared across social media platforms. Many on twitter retweeted the video and even appreciated the CM for personally taking up relief measures and checking upon the people of the State. While this is being shared widely on social media, some have even questioned if these are just mere acts of publicity. Check out the video here:
Cheif Minister @mkstalin walk on flooded water and address the people of Dhanlakshmi nagar at Mangadu on Saturday. @CMOTamilnadu @shibasahu2012 @haisat2005 @xpresstn @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/S34wB66u0a
— Ashwin Prasath (@ashwinacharya05) December 4, 2021
Dr. Sumanth Raman, political analyst and doctor, replied to the video asking a very valid question; an angle that is often missed out by media channels. He asked, “Why is water still stagnant so many days after the rains have eased?” The question is of primary importance because we can see the women of the area walking in knee-deep water, even though the rains have stopped 4-5 days back. Why has the water not receded even after the rains have stopped? Why is nothing being done to ensure that the water has receded? Neither this angle nor this question has been raised by any media channel that has shared videos of the CM checking the water flooding in various areas. Check out the tweet here:
Why is water still stagnant so many days after the rains have eased? https://t.co/NE7gdfpSdQ
— Sumanth Raman (@sumanthraman) December 4, 2021
In addition to this, some others raised even more important questions in the comments of this tweet. Here are some interesting replies:
Women are walking Above knee level water.
Mr CM standing below ankle level water with protective gears.Photo journalist thanks for the clear images of People’s suffering and photoshoot.
— DR T S R 🇮🇳 (@DRTSRAJ2411) December 4, 2021
I am told b y an authoritative source this problem will be solved only if NEET is abolished
— Srinivasamurthy (@ksmkkbookscom) December 4, 2021
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