PMK Leader Anbumani Advocates for Farmer Chief Minister in Tamil Nadu
Only a farmer should be your next Chief Minister, says Anbumani
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Anbumani Ramadoss, leader of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), called for a farmer to lead Tamil Nadu as Chief Minister, endorsing Edappadi K. Palaniswami. He highlighted rising crime rates against women and children in the state, suggesting that only a farmer-led government can address agrarian issues effectively.
- 01Anbumani Ramadoss advocates for a farmer as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
- 02He endorses Edappadi K. Palaniswami for the role.
- 03Ramadoss cites rising crime rates against women and children in Tamil Nadu.
- 04He claims safety was better during the previous AIADMK regime.
- 05The PMK is campaigning for its candidate Vadivel Ravanan.
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Anbumani Ramadoss, leader of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), emphasized the need for a farmer to serve as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu during a campaign event in Kilvelur. He endorsed Edappadi K. Palaniswami, general secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), as the ideal candidate, arguing that only someone with a farming background can truly comprehend and address the agrarian distress facing the state. Ramadoss raised concerns about the rising crime rates, stating that approximately 44,000 cases of crimes against women and 27,000 cases against children were reported over the last five years, averaging 25 and 35 cases daily, respectively. He claimed that safety for women and children was better during Palaniswami's previous tenure, indicating a deterioration in law and order under the current administration. The PMK is actively campaigning for its candidate, Vadivel Ravanan, as part of its efforts to secure a stronger representation in the upcoming elections.
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The rising crime rates highlighted by Ramadoss may influence public perception and voting behavior in the upcoming elections.
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