“Over the past five years, sugarcane cultivation has declined from 100% to 30%. If this trend continues, TN may be forced to import sugar from Maharashtra.” – Minister Aadhav Arjuna
“The alliance with the PMK was the reason for the AIADMK’s victory in the northern districts. In seven districts of TN, the AIADMK has won only three constituencies.” – C.V.Shanmugam
A Bill to amend the Value Added Tax Act to impose a new Environmental and Social Welfare Tax on alcoholic beverages has been passed by the TN Legislative Assembly.
The TN Govt allocates Rs.264.14 crore for drug prevention and control.
“Farmers are nation’s backbone at the time of elections and slaves after the elections”- Ayyakannu
National Badugas Party protested in front of Coonoor Tea Board under the leadership of Rivers Interlinking Association head Ayyakannu demanding price fixing for tea grown in Nilgiris and disbursement of amount due to the tea farmers. Following Tea Board director’s promise to clear the dues, the protestors disbursed from the place.