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Opposition parties slam Tamil Nadu CM over Deepavali violence
Leaders of the AIADMK and AMMK have launched sharp criticism at Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's administration following a spate of murders reported across Tamil Nadu on Deepavali. The opposition argues the incidents reflect a breakdown in law and order under the current government.
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Senior opposition figures Edappadi Palaniswami and T.T.V. Dhinakaran have intensified their attack on the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government, citing multiple violent incidents that occurred during the Deepavali festival celebrations across the state. The leaders contended that the incidents underscore what they characterize as a deteriorating public safety situation under the current administration.
Palaniswami, former Chief Minister and AIADMK supremo, and Dhinakaran, leader of the breakaway AMMK faction, have called for urgent action to restore order and ensure citizen security. Their criticism comes as law enforcement agencies investigate the reported cases of violence that marred what is traditionally a festive occasion for families across Tamil Nadu.
The opposition's remarks reflect growing political friction over governance issues in the southern state, with rival parties trading accusations over their respective track records on public safety. The incidents have reignited debate on policing strategies and crime prevention measures ahead of the state's political calendar.
State authorities have not yet issued comprehensive statements addressing all the reported incidents or the opposition's allegations.