Stalin reaches Kochi; to take part in valedictory of Vaikom Satyagraha centenary celebrations on December 12
The Hindu
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin visits Kerala for Vaikkom Satyagraha centenary, urged to resolve Mullaperiyar dam issue by politicians.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin reached Kochi in Kerala on Wednesday morning. He is scheduled to take part in the the valedictory of the Vaikkom Satyagraha centenary celebrations along with his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday.
In a social media post, Mr. Stalin said: “Arrived in #Kerala, the land of vibrant culture, serene beauty, and progressiveness, for the #VaikomSatyagrahaCentenary celebrations. Each time I come here, I am touched by the warm reception and genuine hospitality of our Dravidian siblings, it truly feels like home.”
Mr. Stalin is also scheduled to inaugurate a memorial to late social reformer ‘Periyar’ E.V. Ramasamy and a library renovated by the Tamil Nadu’s Public Works Department. Ministers Duraimurugan, E.V. Velu and M.P. Saminathan; and Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam are likely to take part in the events. Dravidar Kazhagam president K. Veeramani is likely to attend the function.
Panneerselvam, Dhinakaran wants Stalin to resolve issues
In a statement, former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam criticised Mr. Stalin over his alleged silence over reported Kerala officials’ action preventing TN counterparts in the maintenance of Mullaperiyar dam. He questioned Mr. Stalin’s alleged reluctance in taking up the issue with his Kerala counterpart.
“The Kerala CM should have reacted strongly to Kerala’s anti-TN actions. But, he is not doing so,” Mr. Panneerselvam charged. He further referred to media reports about the scheduled participation in the valedictory of the Vaikom Satyagraha centenary celebrations.
“During this meeting, the Chief Minister should point out the Supreme Court judgment and that Kerala officials were preventing the maintenance of Mullaperiyar dam. If possible, he should take it up on the stage and resolve the issue,” Mr. Panneerselvam contended.
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