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Stalin urges CM Vijay to heed women’s protest over rising prices, law and order

“The women have rung the bell. The government, which is hunting down its critics and preparing for a show in the byelection, should pay attention to governance,” he said in a social media post

Stalin urges CM Vijay to heed women’s protest over rising prices, law and order

DMK president M.K. Stalin urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to pay attention to the concerns raised by the DMK women's wing regarding deteriorating law and order and rising prices of essential commodities. In a social media post, Stalin emphasized that the women's demonstration was a wake-up call for the government, which was focused on targeting its critics and preparing for an upcoming election.

He highlighted the severe impact of soaring electricity bills and the price hike on essential provisions, noting the frustration among the impoverished population. Stalin expressed concern over the increasing crimes against women and the chilling effect it had on the ability of parents to allow their children to play outside.

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