Stalin has prioritised protecting corrupt Ministers over containing price-rise, says Velumani

AIADMK stages protest against price rise in coimbatore

Wearing garlands made of tomatoes, brinjal and other vegetables to comdemn price-rise, AIADMK leaders led by former Minister S.P. Velumani on Thursday assailed the DMK government for “utter neglect” of Coimbatore district.

The speakers consisting of MLAs from the various Assembly segments in the district wondered why effective steps had not been taken to procure vegetables and supply it through fair price shops and cooperative outlets.

According to them, the supply of meagre quantity of tomatoes through a limited number of fair price shops was an eyewash.

Mr. Velumani charged Chief Minister M.K. Stalin with prioritising protection of corruption-tainted Ministers over taking action to stem the price-rise of vegetables, construction materials, grocery items and yarn.

Referring to the rise in power tariff and property tax, he said the economy in Coimbatore region had been crippled by the “inaction” of the DMK government.

The DMK had not only gone back on its umpteen poll promises, but was also stalling various works initiated by former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palanisami for the progress of Coimbatore. “Even the DMK partymen are disappointed and seem to have second thoughts about continuing their support to the regime,” Mr. Velumani said.

Mr. Stalin owes an answer to Mr. Palanisami for the ₹30,000 crore corruption charge.