Senior Congress chief P. Chidambaram addresses a public assembly in Ramanathapuram on Saturday. | Photo Credit: L. BALACHANDAR
Speaking at a gathering, organised by the AICC (fisherfolk wing), he stated that the BJP had allegedly discovered new and modern methods to win elections by way of stealing votes. Though they might not try related methodology in Tamil Nadu, he cautioned the cadre to be guarded and watch out for such thefts.
Taking a dig on the Election Commission for not being clear and truthful in admitting the ‘flaws’ pointed by Mr. Rahul Gandhi, Mr. Chidambaram stated that when such revision of voters would occur in TN, the cadres ought to be vigil. By remaining over-confident too, generally, the political opponents could strive their hand to bask in mischiefs. Hence, he underlined the purpose to be alert nearer to the election, which might happen round May subsequent yr.
Hailing the folks of Tamil Nadu as good and secular, the Congress chief stated that vote theft had occurred in Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka and in few different States just like the UP, however it might by no means occur in Tamil Nadu, he stated in a assured tone and hoped the robust alliance led by the DMK would once more emerge victorious within the Assembly election.
Earlier, chatting with media individuals, Mr. Chidambaram stated that the discount in GST was welcome, nevertheless it was too late. “We have been urgent for this for a number of years because the GST tax regime was launched. The BJP ought to apologise to the tax payers for slashing the construction so late,” he stated.
TNCC president Selvaperunthagai stated that quickly the DCC president for Ramanathapuram can be posted. He additionally stated that they’d recovered big properties belonging to the Congress within the State and hoped it might now not be encroached.
Published – September 13, 2025 10:14 pm IST
