AIADMK rule was like weed, caused rise in farmers suicide in state: MK Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday accused the previous AIADMK government of betraying farmers and failing to address agrarian distress, claiming that farmer suicides were high during its tenure.Speaking at a farmers' conference in Erode district, Stalin launched a scathing attack on AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami and likened the party to invasive weed that damages plantation crops.advertisement'Former AIADMK government was like weed and betrayed farmers. Remember how much you had to protest for everything which has changed now,' said Stalin, addressing the gathering of farmers.
He said that the state had witnessed a rise in farmer suicides under the previous regime, and accused the AIADMK of failing to support farmers during critical moments, including their protests against the contentious farm laws introduced by the BJP-led central government.'When farmers were protesting in heat amongst severe weather conditions against the three farm laws, they spoke in favour of them without any shame and that is why we defeated them,' he said.Calling on farmers to support the ruling DMK, Stalin said his government had delivered pro-farmer schemes and promised further benefits if re-elected under what he described as the 'Dravidian Model 2.0'. He also took a jibe at his political opponents for allegedly staging false displays of solidarity with farmers. 'We are not those who put a thundu (towel) and act fake as fake farmers,' he said.advertisement
IN THIS STORY#Tamil Nadu
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hans India
30 minutes ago
- Hans India
Ayodhya turning into liquor hub
New Delhi: In a scathing attack on the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government, the Congress party on Thursday alleged that the religious sanctity of Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, has been compromised by the unchecked proliferation of liquor shops. The party also accused the state administration of concealing the actual death toll during the Kumbh Mela stampede. Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai said that Ayodhya, considered a holy city by millions of Hindus, has been turned into a liquor hub under the current government, despite its claims of being the custodian of Lord Ram's legacy. Rai disclosed that an 'umpteen number of liquor shops' have been opened throughout Ayodhya, and presented video evidence from a prominent YouTube news channel to back his claim. The report showed alcohol being sold in nearly every corner of the city. This, Rai pointed out, was in clear violation of the Municipal Corporation's ban on the sale and supply of liquor within a 13-kilometre radius of the city's central sacred zone. 'On one hand, the BJP claims to be the devotee of Lord Ram, and on the other, it is promoting liquor in his very birthplace. This is not only hypocrisy, but an outright insult to the faith of crores of Hindus,' Rai said. The Congress leader also leveled serious charges against the Yogi Adityanath-led government over the alleged underreporting of deaths that occurred during the Kumbh Mela stampede. Quoting a leading national media outlet, Rai stated that while 82 people had actually died, the government officially acknowledged only 37 fatalities. He further alleged that 19 individuals who perished during the Mahakumbh stampede were completely erased from the records. 'There is no mention of these victims, no compensation was offered to their families, and they have effectively been declared non-existent in the eyes of the government,' Rai said.
Hans India
30 minutes ago
- Hans India
BJP opposed earlier caste report, why is it opposing re-survey: DKS
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar questioned the BJP's intention in questioning state government's decision to re-conduct the caste census. 'The BJP was opposed to the earlier caste census citing data sanctity issues. We have announced a redo of the census, but the BJP is still opposing this too,' he asked while talking speaking to reporters here. Asked about BJP criticising the decision to reconduct the caste census, he said, 'The BJP did not accept the earlier caste census report, why the opposition now when we are trying to address the concerns? We are not rejecting the earlier census, we are only trying to correct the shortcomings of the earlier survey in order to allay concerns of several communities.' Asked if the survey would be conducted in a scientific manner this time, he said, 'The modalities would be discussed in the Cabinet meeting. Several communities including Lambanis, Jains, Bestha communities had met me and raised concerns on the earlier survey. The previous survey was also done scientifically through door-to-door visits, but some of the people were hesitant to share their caste details. Our national leaders have given us certain guidelines. AICC President too has given us many suggestions. The CM will discuss this in the Cabinet meeting and take a decision.' To a question if the government gave in to the pressure from powerful communities, he said, 'We have yielded to the pressures from all communities. We have yielded to the pressure from the media too.' Asked if it was D K Shivakumar's victory in convincing the High command for a resurvey, he said there was no winner or loser in this matter. Asked if there was a need for the state to reconduct the caste census when the Centre has announced a caste census along with the general census, he said, 'This is our Party's agenda, the BJP has copied it. Rahul Gandhi has always been advocating proportionate representation for the backward classes.'
Time of India
34 minutes ago
- Time of India
Air India Crash: A 'lucky' number that followed Vijay Rupani all his life also marked his end
For former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, the number 1206 wasn't just digits—it was a quiet symbol of luck, a number that accompanied him through life, reported TOI. Every vehicle he owned, whether scooter or car, bore the number. Friends say he believed in it deeply; it was his constant charm. But fate dealt a cruel irony. On June 12 (12/06)—the very number he held close—Rupani's life came to a tragic end. He was aboard Air India flight AI171 that crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad. He had been headed to London to visit his wife and daughter. He never made it. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Rupani, who was serving as BJP's Punjab in-charge, had originally planned to travel to the UK on June 5. "This is very unfortunate. This is how destiny and fate play out that he came into harm's way. He was to leave along with his wife on June 5, but rescheduled his visit to campaign for Ludhiana West bypoll," Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar told TOI . Live Events A city mourns its neighbour In Rajkot , the city he once led and always loved, the news landed like a pall of grief. Rupani wasn't just a politician there—he was a neighbour, a familiar face who made time for people, who listened more than he spoke. Though Rupani helped bring transformative projects like AIIMS and Rajkot's new airport, what people remembered most was his simplicity and accessibility. "He was a tall neta, yes,' Sanjay Mehta, a neighbour told TOI. '"But he lived like one of us. Always kind. Always ready to help. You'd never know he held such a big position. To us, he was Vijaybhai - our neighbour, friend.' Condolences poured in from leaders across party lines. Rescue teams later confirmed his name among the deceased. Rupani's nephew, Mehul Rupani, told TOI the family was shattered by the loss. "The family is devastated to know about the sad demise of uncle. 'Anjali aunty (Rupani's wife) and her daughter are returning from London, as are other relatives from the US. We will follow the processes as advised by govt to take custody of his mortal remains. Family is in shock.' Meanwhile, his personal assistant, Shailesh Mandaliya, who dropped him off at the airport, recalled the moment: "Few minutes after dropping him, we heard the news.'
