The BJP government's refusal to release disaster relief funds for Tamil Nadu, despite severe natural calamities affecting nine districts, has drawn sharp criticism from CPI (M) Mutharasan
Chennai: The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) lack of financial support for Tamil Nadu in the aftermath of devastating natural disasters has come under intense scrutiny. Despite pleas from the state for aid to assist nine severely affected districts, the central government has yet to allocate any relief funds, leaving many to question the prioritization of political interests over humanitarian needs.
The criticism was amplified by the Communist Party of India's Tamil Nadu state secretary Mutharasan, who condemned the central government's actions, or lack thereof, during a press conference. He highlighted the failure to disburse promised funds as a glaring example of neglect towards Tamil Nadu's populace, who have suffered greatly due to natural calamities.
Furthermore, Mutharasan criticized the electoral bond scheme, perceived to benefit the BJP significantly, as a means of opaque political funding. Despite orders from the Supreme Court to halt the scheme and demands for transparency, the central government and the State Bank of India have delayed providing details on bond purchasers, exacerbating concerns over accountability in political donations.
The situation has raised questions about the central government's commitment to disaster relief and its alleged preferential treatment towards corporate allies, evidenced by the unchecked write-offs of massive corporate loans. Amidst these controversies, the plight of Tamil Nadu's fishermen detained in Sri Lanka and the stagnation of the textile industry in the state underscore the challenges faced by the local populace, further exacerbated by the central government's inaction.
As Tamil Nadu grapples with these crises, the call for the BJP to fulfill its responsibilities towards the state's affected communities grows louder, highlighting the urgent need for relief measures and a reevaluation of priorities to address the pressing needs of those impacted by natural disasters.
The criticism was amplified by the Communist Party of India's Tamil Nadu state secretary Mutharasan, who condemned the central government's actions, or lack thereof, during a press conference. He highlighted the failure to disburse promised funds as a glaring example of neglect towards Tamil Nadu's populace, who have suffered greatly due to natural calamities.
Furthermore, Mutharasan criticized the electoral bond scheme, perceived to benefit the BJP significantly, as a means of opaque political funding. Despite orders from the Supreme Court to halt the scheme and demands for transparency, the central government and the State Bank of India have delayed providing details on bond purchasers, exacerbating concerns over accountability in political donations.
The situation has raised questions about the central government's commitment to disaster relief and its alleged preferential treatment towards corporate allies, evidenced by the unchecked write-offs of massive corporate loans. Amidst these controversies, the plight of Tamil Nadu's fishermen detained in Sri Lanka and the stagnation of the textile industry in the state underscore the challenges faced by the local populace, further exacerbated by the central government's inaction.
As Tamil Nadu grapples with these crises, the call for the BJP to fulfill its responsibilities towards the state's affected communities grows louder, highlighting the urgent need for relief measures and a reevaluation of priorities to address the pressing needs of those impacted by natural disasters.