Chief Minister Vijay, speaking at a public interaction programme organised by his party in Vennamalai, Karur, said the DMK would not reform even after repeated court setbacks. He appealed to people to “teach the DMK a lesson” in the upcoming by-elections.
Recalling the Karur crowd-related incident, Vijay said it remained the most painful episode in his life. He argued that police could have warned about overcrowding or cancelled the event for public safety, and alleged that a “drama” was staged by bringing him inside while later shifting blame onto him for political gain.
Vijay claimed his government was running without bribery and that citizens were receiving better respect in government offices. He also announced that a memorial would be set up to commemorate the Karur incident, and said the “Thaymaman Modhiram” scheme would be launched on Anna’s birth anniversary.
Attacking the DMK, he alleged that corruption surfaced “the more you dig,” and cited claims of inflated tender costs for a bridge project in Chennai. He further said the government had signed three agreements worth Rs 18,600 crore with L&T, which he claimed would create jobs for 8,000 people across three districts.
He also referred to the Mekedatu dam case, alleging that the Supreme Court rejected Tamil Nadu’s petition during the DMK’s tenure, and reiterated that his government would not accept constituency delimitation. The event also saw him receive gifts, including a Thiruvalluvar statue and a silver sword, from party leaders.
