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Time of India
01-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Will urge Centre to ban single use plastic lighters: EPS
Tuticorin: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday promised matchbox manufacturers that he along with BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran will appeal to the central govt to impose a complete ban on single-use plastic lighters, which is a threat to the industry. EPS held a meeting with matchbox manufacturers and Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai manufacturers in Kovilpatti in Tuticorin. He recalled that it was the AIADMK that ensured that GST on matchboxes was reduced from 18% to 12%. "As per the demand made by a lot of matchbox manufacturers, we will definitely raise the issue with the Centre and ensure a complete ban on single-use plastic lighters. AIADMK will always fully support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and bring policies for their growth," he said. Addressing his 'Makkalai Kappom, Thamizhagathai Meetpom' campaign later in the evening at Kovilpatti, Ottapidaram, and Tuticorin, EPS reiterated that AIADMK and BJP will work like a double-barrelled gun for the benefit of the people. "DMK is clearly afraid of the BJP-AIADMK alliance. We are two separate parties with separate principles/ideologies, but still we can be in an alliance. DMK says all parties in their alliance have one principle. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How Much Does a Bali Vacation Really Cost? Liseer Learn More Undo If so, then why not become one single large party?" he asked. In Kovilpatti, EPS was joined by Nainar Nagenthran, and the two briefly walked together, accompanied by their respective party flags. Addressing the campaign, Nagenthran referred to EPS as 'former and future chief minister of Tamil Nadu'. He added that the alliance of BJP and AIADMK was natural, and emphasised that, as Union home minister Amit Shah said, the NDA in Tamil Nadu will be under the leadership of EPS.
The Hindu
01-08-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
EPS assures to safeguard traditional industries in Kovilpatti
As part of the 'Makkalai Kappom Tamizhagathai Meetpom', AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswamy arrived in Kovilpatti. During his visit, he participated in an event held at a private venue, where he interacted with the matchbox manufacturers and peanut candy producers. M. Paramasivam, president of Small Matchbox Manufacturers Association, urged that a new district be formed with Kovilpatti, which has all the necessary infrastructure of a district headquarters. He also reiterated a longstanding demand to ban single use plastic lighters, which posed a serious threat to the matchbox industry. He urged Mr. Palaniswami to press the central government for a nationwide ban on disposable lighters. K. Kannan, Secretary, Kovilpatti Kadalaimittai Manufacturers and Retailers Association noted that it was under the AIADMK government that the iconic Kovilpatti peanut candy received the Geographical Indication tag. 'However these candies made in other areas are being falsely branded as Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai. This must be addressed immediately, when AIADMK comes to power', he added. Speaking at the event Mr. Palaniswami said,' Small and Micro industries are the biggest employment generators. During the AIADMK rule, several initiatives and support measures were provided to such industries. We even facilitated reduction on GST matchboxes from 18% to 12% by negotiating with the central government.' He highlighted that one of the major threats is the influx of plastic lighters, which must be banned and the issue will be taken up with the Centre. Mr. Palaniswami further added that the Tamirabharani-Vaippar scheme was announced during the AIADMK regime and land acquisition for the project had commenced. But the current government has shelved the project. He assured that the project will be revived, when AIADMK comes to power.
