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DMK's membership drive shows the party has become weak, says K.P. Munusamy
DMK's membership drive shows the party has become weak, says K.P. Munusamy

The Hindu

time06-07-2025

  • Politics
  • The Hindu

DMK's membership drive shows the party has become weak, says K.P. Munusamy

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) deputy general secretary K.P. Munusamy has alleged that inducting new members by visiting every household shows the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has become weak. The AIADMK deputy general secretary inaugurated a medical camp and blood donation camp at Gangaleri in Krishnagiri block on Sunday. Mr. Munusamy told reporters usually if a person wants to be a member of a political party, he /she will pay the fee and submit a form. But under the Oraniyil Tamil Nadu inititaive, the DMK cadre are visiting every house to induct new members and it shows the party has become weak. On the 'custodial' death of a temple guard in Sivaganga district, Mr. Munusamy said that if the police picked up a person on suspicion, they should only question him. Based on the instructions from 'someone', he was beaten up and it led to his death. The post-mortem report revealed multiple injury marks in the body. The police took the law into their own hands, believing that some political leader will safeguard them. If this situation continued, it will not be safe for common people. During the AIADMK regime, the law and order situation was good.' Responding to a question on the claims of the farmers' association leader P.R. Pandian that they will contest against DMK in the 2026 elections, Mr. Munusamy said that the farmers were affected by the DMK government and their views were correct. The AIADMK demanded ₹30,000 an acre for mango farmers to safeguard their livelihood. But the government is doing politics. The DMK will pay for this in 2026 elections, he said.

AIADMK cadre hold one-day hunger strike in support of mango farmers
AIADMK cadre hold one-day hunger strike in support of mango farmers

Time of India

time20-06-2025

  • Politics
  • Time of India

AIADMK cadre hold one-day hunger strike in support of mango farmers

Coimbatore: AIADMK cadre held a one-day hunger strike at New Bus Stand in Krishnagiri from 9am to 5pm on Friday, demanding the govt to fix the right price for mango procurement. AIADMK deputy general secretary and Veppanahalli MLA KP Munusamy presided over the strike. After the hunger strike, Munusamy said farmers from Krishnagiri district cultivated mangoes on an area of 35,000 hectares. Thought the yield is good this year, farmers say, they didn't get the right price for mangoes. "Similarly, mango pulp factories are also struggling to pay the right price due to the stock of mango pulp already produced and the high yield. The affected mango farmers should be given a compensation of Rs 30,000 per acre, and the govt should also establish a mango board and fix a mango procurement price of Rs 13 per kg." Rajya Sabha MP Thambidurai, former minister Balakrishna Reddy, Krishnagiri MLA Ashok Kumar, Uthankarai MLA Tamilselvan, and many others from AIADMK participated in this hunger strike.

AIADMK stages hunger strike supporting mango farmers in Krishnagiri
AIADMK stages hunger strike supporting mango farmers in Krishnagiri

The Hindu

time20-06-2025

  • Politics
  • The Hindu

AIADMK stages hunger strike supporting mango farmers in Krishnagiri

The AIADMK cadres staged a sit-in hunger strike in protest in Krishnagiri over the fall in mango prices and accusing the DMK government of 'inaction' on Friday (June 20, 2025). The protest held near the new bus stand grounds wa led by the party's deputy general secretary and Vepanapalli MLA K.P. Munusamy. The AIADMK has lent solidarity with the mango farmers who are aggrieved by the fall in prices owing to bumper harvest on one hand, and low prices offered by the pulp industry on the other. The mango pulp industry has claimed poor demand from major beverage companies citing the global conflict that has taken a hit on the demand. The acceptance of the previous orders by the beverage companies was lukewarm and it has brought down new orders, the industry contends. Consequently, farmers are pushed to sell Totapuri variety of mangoes at as low as ₹3 to ₹5 per kg. The day long token hunger strike witnessed AIADMK cadres led by Mr. Munusamy along with the former Krishnagiri MP K. Ashok Kumar and former Minister Y. Balakrishna Reddy sitting in protest. They were joined by the AIADMK leader and member of Rajya Sabha M. Thambidurai. However, the party has also demanded that the government announce a support price for mangoes, along the lines of the Andhra Pradesh government, where a support price of ₹4 was offered, while the pulp industry would procure the mangoes at ₹8 per kg. The protest however, cost a snake its life. Farmers affiliated with the party dumped mangoes at the protest site as a mark of protest. A non-venomous tree snake emerged from the mound of mangoes rattling the onlookers, who killed it eventually.

AIADMK takes two RS seats, announces candidates; DMDK promised seat in 2026
AIADMK takes two RS seats, announces candidates; DMDK promised seat in 2026

New Indian Express

time01-06-2025

  • Politics
  • New Indian Express

AIADMK takes two RS seats, announces candidates; DMDK promised seat in 2026

CHENNAI: The AIADMK on Sunday announced former MLAs I S Inbadurai and M Dhanapal as the party's candidates for the two to-be-vacant Rajya Sabha seats. Announcing this at the party headquarters, AIADMK deputy general secretary K P Munusamy said the DMDK will be given one Rajya Sabha seat when vacancies arise in 2026. He also said the DMDK will continue in the AIADMK-led alliance. Responding to a question, Munusamy said that AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami had promised to give a Rajya Sabha seat in 2026 and that the party will stand by it. Munusamy added that the DMDK has agreed to this.

CPF gets a boost to fight crime
CPF gets a boost to fight crime

The Citizen

time28-05-2025

  • Automotive
  • The Citizen

CPF gets a boost to fight crime

THREE entities have come together to fight crime in Pinetown. On Saturday, May 10, the Pinetown CPF, Blue Security and Tracker SA launched their partnership vehicles that will help fight the increasing rate of hijacking in the Pinetown precinct. CPF chairman Justin Bosse said last year the provincial government donated vehicles to all the CPFs. 'Well, a lot of them. We were told that we must use the vehicles to attend to meetings and assist with community support. Maintenance would obviously be at our cost,' explained Bosse. 'Although the provincial government does give us a small amount of petrol allowance every month, we have had to seek sponsorship and Blue Security came on board. They informed us that they would be willing to sponsor a petrol allowance every month towards the vehicle and we would put their branding on the vehicle as well. It then got a little bit bigger. We became very active in the community.' From there, the CPF approached Tracker as they are affiliated with the SAPS. 'Tracker also agreed to come on board. This is first in the country for corporate companies to join forces with the CPF.' Bosse revealed that a tracker has been installed in the vehicles which will help track stolen and hijacked motor vehicles. Edsandis Munusamy from Tracker SA said this initiative marks a significant step forward in community-centred crime prevention, aligning with Tracker's value – Caring for people and their things. As part of the partnership, Munusamy said CPF members received specialised training on vehicle tracking technology (VTT), equipping them with essential knowledge to support law enforcement in the fight against vehicle crime in the Pinetown precinct. Also read: Metro police investigate 'informal taxi rank' on Dumbarton Road 'This training enhances their ability to act swiftly and in co-ordination with law enforcement agencies during recoveries and vehicle-related investigations. We see this as more than just a partnership. It's a long-term investment in the safety of our communities,' said Munusamy. Blue Security community manager Brett Beket said community safety is at the heart of everything they do. 'This joint initiative aligns perfectly with our mission to build safer communities where families can thrive. Collaborating with both formal and informal groups, such as the Pinetown CPF, is integral to our operations. 'As industry leaders in community safety, we have a dedicated team focused solely on this mission. We are proud to support the Pinetown CPF and encourage other organisations to get involved and help make a positive impact.' Pinetown CPF deputy chairperson Lynn Robson said New Germany, Kloof, Wyebank, Pinetown South, Motala Heights, Nazareth and Pinetown Central make up the Pinetown CPF sub forums and they take pride in protecting their communities. 'This could not have been achieved without forging and nurturing strong relationships with our partners in crime and we look forward to strengthening these with this new partnership with Blue Security and Tracker.' Robson also thanked the Department of Community Safety Liaison for their continued support and guidance. Welcoming this partnership was also Pinetown SAPS station commander, Brigadier Leon Matthysen, who emphasised that the multifaceted collaboration between SAPS, Tracker SA, Blue Security, and the CPF demonstrates the commitment to tackling crime head-on. 'This joint effort sends a strong message that we mean business in bringing crime down. Specifically, on carjacking, the Tracker-fitted vehicle will significantly enhance our ability to track and recover stolen vehicles, increasing the chances of apprehending perpetrators. 'With increased visible policing and a united approach, we're confident that this partnership will yield tangible results in reducing crime and keeping our communities safe,' said the station commander. For more from the Highway Mail, follow us on Facebook , X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!

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