Opposition parties criticise CM Vijay over a spate of crimes across Tamil Nadu
Opposition leaders in Tamil Nadu have criticized Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for a rise in violent crimes over the past two weeks. They have called for accountability regarding the safety of women and children, citing numerous murders and sexual assaults. The situation has raised concerns about law and order under the current government.
- ▪In the last 15 days, Tamil Nadu has seen 25 murders, four double murders, and 19 sexual assaults.
- ▪Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin demanded an explanation from the Chief Minister regarding crime prevention measures.
- ▪Three men were arrested for the sexual assault of a 25-year-old woman in Thoothukudi.
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Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, and other Opposition leaders criticised Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over a spate of crimes across Tamil Nadu in the past 15 days.In a social media post, Mr. Udhayanidhi demanded that Mr. Vijay explain the steps taken to prevent crimes against women and children. “Is this Tamil Nadu or Uttar Pradesh? Where is your Singapen Athiradi Padai [a task force for protection of women]? Why is the Chief Minister, who delivered valour-tinged dialogues before the election, refusing to open his mouth?” he asked.He said the State had witnessed 25 murders, four cases of double murder, and 19 incidents of sexual assault in the past 15 days.
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