Tamil Nadu Minister Sengottaiyan claims 15 more functionaries may quit AIADMK

Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management K.A. Sengottaiyan stated on Tuesday that up to 15 additional AIADMK members might resign from the party in the near future. He mentioned that these individuals had convened on Monday to deliberate on the matter. Sengottaiyan reflected positively on his decision to leave AIADMK when he was expelled, noting that it allowed him to assume his current role as Revenue Minister.

He criticized the party for its diminished stature, stating that the AIADMK had become a "story of an elephant shrinking to the size of an ant." Sengottaiyan reiterated his earlier prediction about more defections from the party. He highlighted that the upcoming Dharapuram Assembly constituency byelection is not just any election.

He recalled that Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader C. Joseph Vijay had campaigned there and had assured him that his presence alone would secure victory for the winning candidate. Sengottaiyan emphasized that the public desires a well-organized and clean administration. He inaugurated a full-time fair price shop upgraded from a part-time outlet at Semmandampalayam near Gobichettipalayam.

Addressing concerns about potential flooding during the Northeast monsoon in the context of a "super El Nino," Sengottaiyan stressed the government's responsibility in managing such challenges. He praised Vijay for his approachable demeanor, comparing him favorably to former Chief Ministers M.G. Ramachandran and J. Jayalalithaa.

Sengottaiyan called on officials to ensure citizens receive their due entitlements, instructing them to handle applications online and respond within 15 days, or face questioning. He advised officials to provide a written response indicating whether a request could be fulfilled or rejected, and to bring any rejected requests to his attention immediately.