T.N. Congress leaders must explain stance on ED, says M.H. Jawahirullah
He contends that since Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay recently cited ED documents to make allegations of corruption against the DMK in the Assembly, the State leaders should explain whether they are supporting the directorate since the Congress national leaders have alleged the ED is being used by the ruling BJP for ‘political vendetta’
National Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi have accused the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) of using its powers for political vendetta against the ruling BJP. Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TMCC) leader M.H. Jawahirullah, however, urged TMCC leaders to explain their stance on Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's allegations of corruption against the DMK, citing ED documents during the recent Assembly session.
Jawahirullah referenced the National Herald case, emphasizing that TMCC leaders should clarify whether they support the ED, which is opposed by its national leadership. The Congress leader also addressed the possibility of a difficult choice for minorities in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, where two anti-BJP fronts could emerge – one led by the DMK and the other by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.
Jawahirullah stated that the final decision would depend on which alliance can effectively oppose the BJP, and that India is a secular, democratic, and socialist nation that supports the latter.
The TMCC leader also pointed out that the DMK's defeat in the Assembly polls might be attributed to its reluctance to criticize the TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) during the electoral campaign. Jawahirullah argued that the DMK should have addressed Vijay's political stance and his actions, such as those taken after the Karur tragedy, instead of focusing only on the AIADMK's ideological inconsistencies.
Despite appreciating Vijay's declaration that the BJP is his party's ideological enemy, Jawahirullah recalled an instance in which a TVK minister attempted to expunge a comment critical of Union Home Minister Amit Shah from the Assembly records. He recalled how Jayalalithaa and M.K. Stalin, when serving as Chief Ministers, used to openly oppose their political opponents but maintained the dignity of the Assembly while responding to criticism.
Jawahirullah also noted that the Chief Minister, who holds the Municipal Administration portfolio, should have presented the Demand for Grants for the department or at least addressed questions related to it during debates. He questioned why unrelated issues, such as the Sarkaria Commission report, were even included in the Demand for Grants.
The MMK leader concluded by encouraging TMCC leaders to thoroughly analyze Vijay's speech, comparing how much time he dedicated to addressing issues raised by MLAs versus discussing unrelated matters.
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