DMK-led alliance has lost public support, says Nainar Nagendran
Mr. Nagendran told journalists that law and order situation in the State had broken down and murders were reported frequently across districts. This was because of the growing prevalence of narcotics, including cannabis, that had spread to rural areas too, he alleged.
Mr. Nagendran said property tax and electricity tariffs had seen significant rise. The DMK, before coming to power, had promised ₹1,000 per month for all women. 'They did not fulfil it earlier. But with elections approaching, they will give it now,' he claimed.
Welfare programme events had become platforms for visible discord among the ruling party MPs and MLAs. 'There is no unity — not only within the DMK but also within its alliance. The government is functioning inconsistently and is focused solely on retaining power,' he said.
Teacher vacancies remained unfilled despite the promises made in the DMK's election manifesto and temporary posts were not regularised. On seat-sharing with the AIADMK, he said the BJP's primary objective was to unseat the DMK government, and the number of seats would be announced ahead of the elections.
Regarding former AIADMK coordinator O. Panneerselvam's allegation that he failed to respond to calls and letters seeking support to meet the Prime Minister, Mr. Nagendran said he was unaware of any such communication and had not received any letter.
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