Former Minister Natham Viswanathan voiced concerns about Coimbatore potentially losing its esteemed title due to the DMK government's policies, sparking debate among local political and industry circles.
Coimbatore: In a significant political development, former minister Natham Viswanathan has raised concerns that Coimbatore, often hailed as the 'Manchester of South India', is at risk of losing its prestigious title due to the governance of the DMK. This statement came during a consultation meeting for preparing the election manifesto for Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Tirupur, and Erode districts, led by former minister SP Velumani at a private marriage hall in Chinniampalayam on Avinashi Road, Coimbatore. The meeting saw the participation of other former ministers including Ponnaiyan, Jayakumar, Pollachi Jayaraman, Semmalai, Valarmathi, O.S. Manian, Udhayakumar, Vaigaichelvan, and KC Karuppannan. They engaged in discussions about the key issues facing farmers, industrialists, and the general public.
The AIADMK, under the guidance of party General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, aims to directly involve various agricultural, industrial, and trade unions in the creation of their election manifesto. This approach is intended to reflect the genuine thoughts and concerns of the Tamil Nadu populace, marking a departure from traditional manifesto preparations conducted within the confines of party rooms. Viswanathan, expressing his disappointment, highlighted the grievances received from various sectors, including GST, power cuts, property tax, and the fishing community's issues. He emphasized that the increase in electricity charges has severely affected all districts, leading to widespread discontent. Furthermore, he criticized the DMK government for the alleged suppression of all industries, stating that the multitude of problems highlighted in petitions indicate a state-wide paralysis. Viswanathan assured that the AIADMK's forthcoming election manifesto would be robust and impactful, offering a beacon of hope to the people of Tamil Nadu.
The AIADMK, under the guidance of party General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, aims to directly involve various agricultural, industrial, and trade unions in the creation of their election manifesto. This approach is intended to reflect the genuine thoughts and concerns of the Tamil Nadu populace, marking a departure from traditional manifesto preparations conducted within the confines of party rooms. Viswanathan, expressing his disappointment, highlighted the grievances received from various sectors, including GST, power cuts, property tax, and the fishing community's issues. He emphasized that the increase in electricity charges has severely affected all districts, leading to widespread discontent. Furthermore, he criticized the DMK government for the alleged suppression of all industries, stating that the multitude of problems highlighted in petitions indicate a state-wide paralysis. Viswanathan assured that the AIADMK's forthcoming election manifesto would be robust and impactful, offering a beacon of hope to the people of Tamil Nadu.