'Let detractors thrive'; CM takes veiled jibe at actor Vijay's attack on DMK govt

CHENNAI: In his first-ever reaction since the launch of actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kalagam (TVK), which declared the DMK as its political enemy, Chief Minister MK Stalin chose to avoid a direct mention of Vijay and said even political newbies want the DMK obliterated, but 'we' (DMK) do not have time to respond to them.

Speaking after distributing welfare assistance on behalf of Anitha Achievers's Academy in his Kolathur constituency, Stalin accused a minor section of the media of using last year's images to falsely portray it as flooding during the recent rains in the city, and said, "They do it because they do not like the growth of DMK. Now, new people are making a foray into politics. Even the newbies floating political parties want the DMK obliterated."

"My humble request to them, please think of the achievements of the incumbent DMK regime which is entering its fourth year shortly. To put it in a nutshell, I would like to recall Anna's statement. Hail detractors!" Stalin added.

"I can only say much. I do not bother about that. Our approach is only to do good to the people. We don't need to unnecessarily reply to everyone. We don't want to waste our time. We don't even have sufficient time to serve the people. We are ready to serve the people with the same confidence with which 'you' put us in power," added the Chief Minister.

Stating that his Dravidian Model government was meticulously implementing schemes like Naan Muthalvan, Tamil Puthalvan and Puthumai Penn scheme and developing the all-round capability of Tamil Nadu students, the CM said, "But, (they) are complaining that this government did not do anything. Whichever party it is, they must see all these. In the nearly four years of the Dravidian model DMK regime, we have fulfilled most of the poll promises one by one. Even the remaining poll promises would be definitely fulfilled soon."

“We will say with a sense of pride that we are continuously implementing schemes and monitoring their implementation. I am going to the field to monitor the execution of schemes. Tomorrow I am going to Coimbatore to review the implementation of schemes and launch new ones. That is the achievement of this government,” he added.

They'll one day yield to TN, abolish NEET

Recalling the suicide of medical aspirant Anitha years ago, Stalin said, "NEET destroyed her dream of pursuing medical education. The legal battle against NEET is continuing. The Union government will one day yield to the unanimous voice of the people. It will definitely happen. It could be today, tomorrow or the day after, but it will happen. We have the confidence."