EPS throws open challenge for public debate with TN CM Stalin, questions governance & unfulfilled promises
Chennai, December 27 – AIADMK chief secretary and former Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) launched a strong rebuttal to current chief minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday, demanding a head‑to‑head debate on the state’s governance, development, and the unfulfilled promises of the ruling DMK government.
Stalin had recently questioned whether the AIADMK had achieved even “five per cent” of the work the present administration claims to have completed in Kallakurichi district. Palaniswami countered that Stalin had no moral authority to make such assertions.
He reminded the chief minister that Kallakurichi district itself was created during the AIADMK’s tenure under his leadership. “Does the Chief Minister even know that the Kallakurichi district was created during the AIADMK government?” EPS asked, adding that the government medical college in the area is tangible proof of the party’s achievements.
Palaniswami accused Stalin of merely placing new nameplates on projects completed by the previous AIADMK regime while claiming credit for them. He also questioned the DMK’s claims of effective governance, noting the collapse of law and order and protests by teachers, nurses, government employees, and persons with disabilities. “You speak about achievements while law and order has collapsed. Teachers, nurses, government employees, and even differently‑abled persons are protesting on the streets. Is this the governance you boast of?” he demanded.
The former chief minister targeted the state government’s welfare announcements, including the high‑profile distribution of laptops to 20 lakh students. “You speak about providing laptops to 20 lakh students, but can you clearly explain how many actually received them? Is this not another empty announcement?” he asked. EPS also criticized the limited‑duration free AI subscriptions announced for students, contrasting them with longer‑term benefits offered by private telecom firms. “Students are intelligent enough to understand this deception,” he said.
In response to Stalin’s challenge, EPS declared his readiness for an open debate at any time. “You asked if anyone dares to question you. I am asking you directly – are you prepared to answer questions about your government’s failures? Are you ready to explain why NEET has not been abolished despite repeated promises?” he added.
Concluding his statement, Palaniswami said he has been waiting years for such a face‑to‑face discussion. “If you have the courage, come forward. I am ready to answer every question about the AIADMK’s governance. Are you ready to answer mine?” he challenged.
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