Improve law and order instead of getting involved in unnecessary debates: G.K. Vasan
The Hindu
TN govt. criticized for deteriorating law & order; Udhayanidhi Stalin's comments spark nation-wide row. TMC leader G.K. Vasan claims liquor at centre of issues, seeks closure of liquor shops. Govt. indulging in debates & seeking publicity instead of addressing issues.
Tamil Manila Congress president G.K. Vasan on Tuesday said that while law and order situation in the State is steadily deteriorating, the government is indulging in unnecessary debates and is bent on garnering publicity in the media.
Mr. Vasan’s statement comes in the wake of Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s recent comments against Sanathana dharma that has triggered a nation-wide row.
“In the recent times, Tamil Nadu has seen an increase in murders, robberies, rapes, which point to deterioration of law and order. Is this the Dravidian model government that DMK keeps talking about? The increase in crimes is a cause for concern. Women are unable to go outside even during the day,” he charged. The TMC leader sought closure of liquor shops in the State.
Mr. Vasan claimed liquor was at the centre of most of the issues, recalling the incident of female children in a school in Dindigul consuming alcohol to celebrate a birthday.
“Even girl children have been affected by liquor. DMK claimed they will shut down liquor shops if they come to power....but they are now only concerned with the income that they are generating through liquor sales and is not worried about livelihood. The Tamil Nadu government is indulging in needless debates and is bent on seeking publicity,” he charged.
The Opposition Congress demanded that the government open the Gandhi Vatika Museum, depicting Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy and freedom struggle, built at a cost of ₹85 crore in Jaipur’s Central Park last year, during the Congress-led regime in Rajasthan. The museum has not been opened to the public, reportedly because of the administration’s engagements with the State Assembly and Lok Sabha elections.
Almaya Munnettam (Lay People to the Fore), group in the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church opposed to the synod-recommended Mass, rejected a circular issued by Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil and apostolic administrator Bosco Puthur on June 9 to implement the unified Mass in the archdiocese from July 3.
Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group-A T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. The batting unit came apart in the chase, after being well placed at 72 for two. With 48 runs needed from eight overs, Pakistan found a way to panic and lose. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the loss.