We fear neither ED nor PM Modi, says Udhayanidhi Stalin
Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday asserted that the DMK would not be intimidated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) or Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'We are not a subservient party. We belong to the tradition of self-respect founded by Periyar and nurtured by Kalaignar Karunanidhi. We will never bow down to threats,' Mr. Stalin told reporters after inspecting the long-pending indoor sports stadium construction at the District Sports Complex in Pudukottai.
The project, launched in 2015, had been delayed due to funding constraints. 'CM has sanctioned ₹3.5 crore to resume the work. An additional ₹1 crore will be allocated from the local MP and MLAs' constituency development funds to complete the project by December,' he said.
Responding to criticism by AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami, who claimed the Chief Minister visited New Delhi fearing ED action, Mr. Udhayanidhi said, 'The CM went to Delhi to demand Tamil Nadu's financial rights. We have said many times. Those who have done wrong should fear the law. We will face any inquiry within the legal framework.'
Later, Mr. Udhayanidhi distributed welfare assistance worth ₹40.05 crore to 1,175 beneficiaries at an event held at the District Collector's Office.
He handed over house site pattas and housing orders worth ₹3.59 crore to 125 Narikurava (Scheduled Tribe) families and housing orders under the Kalaignar Kanavu Illam Scheme worth ₹35 crore to 1,000 beneficiaries, including the 125 Narikurava families, each receiving ₹3.5 lakh.
Additionally, 50 beneficiaries received land pattas valued at ₹1.45 crore under the scheme for regularising encroachments on unobjectionable land.
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