“The DMK is now in a direct alliance with the BJP. The DMK has not even said a word that it will vote against constituency delimitation.” – Minister Nirmal Kumar (in Chennai)
“We are not part of the INDIA alliance. I met the Speaker regarding seating arrangements in Parliament. What is wrong with attending his tea party?” – DMK MP Kanimozhi
“There are no new schemes for the people under the TVK Govt.” – AIADMK General Secretary EPS
The Supreme Court has stayed the Chennai High Court order that cancelled the TN Govt’s decision to provide government jobs to the families of those who died in the Karur crowd crush.
“The TVK Govt has come to power because it happened according to the Bible.” – Assembly Speaker J.C.T.Prabhakar
The Central Govt has ordered the removal of the option to give tips while booking rides on cab services such as Ola, Uber, and Rapido.
Coimbatore : Municipal Administration Minister S P Velumani distributed welfare schemes worth Rs.3.71 crore to 894 beneficiaries.
This was part of special grievances day during which the minister received 650 petitions.
Beneficiaries include physically challenged for starting own business, women for AMMA scooter and Self Help Groups.
Velumani also highlighted details about various projects both in the pipeline and ongoing onesn, which include Metro rail, smart city, air port expansion.