Jairam Ramesh, Congress general secretary, has expressed worry over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s perceived lack of concern for the Tamil community. Ramesh questioned, “Why does PM Modi seem to harbour animosity towards the Tamil people, displaying such indifference to their needs?” He criticized the BJP’s governance approach in Tamil Nadu amidst mounting scrutiny.
Additionally, the Delhi High Court is poised to announce its decision today on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the use of the acronym “INDIA” by the Opposition bloc.
With just ten days remaining until the first phase of polling, political parties are actively conducting rallies nationwide to secure votes. Prime Minister Modi, amidst his election campaign near Mettupalayam in Coimbatore, faces scrutiny over his party’s agenda in Tamil Nadu.
Following a massive roadshow in Chennai on April 9, Modi’s itinerary includes campaigning for key BJP figures in Coimbatore, marking his third public appearance in the Kongu region.
Meanwhile, the Opposition alliance in Maharashtra, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), has finalized its seat-sharing arrangement, and the Congress has announced its candidates for several Lok Sabha and Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh.
Additionally, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has initiated its “Jail ka Jawab Vote se” campaign, seeking support for their arrested Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the party’s candidates.
In a separate development, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered the withdrawal of 50 companies of CAPFs from the violence-hit State, where polling for two Lok Sabha seats is scheduled for April 19 and April 26.
Krishnagiri Constituency Watch: AIADMK vs. Congress
Krishnagiri anticipates a fierce electoral contest between the AIADMK and the Congress-led DMK alliance. Both parties are capitalizing on anti-incumbency sentiments, targeting the BJP-led central government and the DMK administration at the state level. The BJP and the NTK are also vying for attention in the region.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh questions PM Modi’s intentions:
In anticipation of PM Modi’s rally in Coimbatore, Jairam Ramesh, the Congress general secretary, has criticized the BJP’s approach towards Tamil Nadu. Ramesh accuses the BJP of repeatedly attempting to impose its will on the people and highlights issues such as the adverse effects of NEET and inadequate tax devolution from the Centre. He poses a fundamental question to PM Modi, asking whether he aims to represent the people or rule over them.
