Treasury, Opposition Benches lock horns over welfare measures for Scheduled Castes
A heated exchange occurs over the implementation of welfare measures for Scheduled Castes during the DMK regime
During a heated exchange in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, the Treasury and Opposition benches clashed over welfare measures for Scheduled Castes during the DMK regime. DMK MLA E. Raja listed several initiatives taken during the DMK's first 100 days in office, alleging that the TVK-led government merely renamed existing programs. Minister for Public Works Aadhav Arjuna questioned whether DMK had done anything during the Godhra incident when it was part of the BJP government.
He cited a CAG report stating that funds for Scheduled Castes welfare were not used properly. DMK members objected to Arjuna's speech, with K.N. Nehru arguing that the CAG report did not mean funds were not spent. Govi. Chezhiaan listed several DMK schemes for Backward Classes and Scheduled Castes, while P.K. Sekarbabu explained the litigation surrounding the implementation of the Backward Classes and Scheduled Castes scheme.
Arjuna alleged the previous government allowed cases to be filed and subsequently dropped the scheme, accusing the DMK of invoking Periyar's name for political gains. School Education Minister Rajmohan emphasized the responsibility of every government to work for the welfare of oppressed communities. AIADMK MLA K.P. Anbalagan highlighted the Gross Enrolment Ratio among Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin listed several DMK initiatives.
DMDK MLA Premalatha Vijayakant urged members to stick to the subject, as heated exchanges deviating from the topic would not benefit the people.
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