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Erode East, October 10 (IANS) AIADMK general secretary and leader of opposition, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) on Friday dismissed Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s comments as the words of “a political newcomer who knows neither history nor responsibility”.
Speaking at a huge public meeting in Erode East as part of his statewide visit, “Makkalai Kappom, Thamizhagathai Meetpom”, EPS said: “Who is Udayanidhi? He is Karunanidhi’s grandson and Stalin’s son. Besides, what has he ever done for the DMK? He talks without any understanding of politics or public life.”
Referring to Udhayanidhi’s repeated statements that “Edappadi Palaniswami is a slave of BJP” and “AIADMK office has been shifted to Amit Shah’s house,” the EPS hit back sharply.
“Udayanidhi, if you can’t see, I will buy a new pair of glasses for you. The AIADMK office is in Royapettah – come and see! You and your father tried to destroy that office, vandalized it, and sealed it with the help of some elements. But we broke those seals,” he said to loud applause.
EPS also reminded the crowd that it was former Chief Minister J. It was Jayalalitha who once saved the DMK headquarters Anna Arivalayam from being taken over when the DMK broke due to internal feud between M. Karunanidhi and Vaiko.
“Don’t forget this. We are not a vindictive party like you,” he said.
Turning to the recent Karur stampede tragedy, EPS accused Udhayanidhi of neglecting his duties as deputy chief minister.
“When 41 precious lives were lost, he made a token visit and left. Instead of staying to ensure relief and rehabilitation, he went back to his leave schedule. If he really cared about the people, he would have stayed in Karur,” the EPS said.
He said that Udhayanidhi has no moral authority or political maturity to comment on AIADMK.
“If you want to debate, talk about our performance in power. Point out our shortcomings if you can, and I will respond. But you just repeat, like a broken record, that ‘EPS is a slave to the BJP.’ Either you don’t think before speaking, or you don’t know politics. If you did, you wouldn’t talk like this,” he said.
–IANS
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