DMK accuses State government of sleeping over Cauvery issue
Accusing the TVK Government of “sleeping over” a matter of immense importance to the State, Mr. Regupathy alleged Mr. Nirmalkumar had insulted the Opposition parties in Tamil Nadu as well as former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi through his remarks
Former DMK minister S. Regupathy has accused the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led state government of remaining inactive on the critical Cauvery water dispute. In a statement released in Chennai, Regupathy criticized Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for failing to clarify the government's stance on the issue and for avoiding media interactions to protect his public image.
Regupathy contended that Vijay and Water Resources Minister N. Anand owed the people an explanation on whether they agreed with Electricity Minister R. Nirmalkumar's view that convening an all-party meeting on the matter was unnecessary. The DMK leader accused Nirmalkumar of insulting opposition parties in Tamil Nadu and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi through his remarks.
Regupathy alleged that the TVK government's silence would create the impression of a weak administration and cause concern among farmers. He demanded an all-party meeting to discuss the Cauvery dispute and an apology from Nirmalkumar for his comments on Karunanidhi. DMK legal wing deputy secretary I. Paranathan strongly objected to Nirmalkumar's remarks on Karunanidhi, stating that it was Karunanidhi who had established the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal.
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