AIADMK Rallies Against Alleged Law and Order Deterioration in Tamil Nadu

The AIADMK and its allies held protests across Tamil Nadu against the DMK government's handling of law and order. Led by Edappadi K Palaniswami, the protests addressed issues like drug abuse and safety concerns. The DMK government responded, challenging AIADMK to compare crime statistics from their rule.

The AIADMK and its allies organized statewide protests in Tamil Nadu, accusing the ruling DMK government of a decline in law and order. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami spearheaded the demonstrations in Chennai, with BJP state chief Nainar Nagenthran joining in Madurai.

The protests criticized the increase in illicit liquor sales and drug availability, notably affecting students. Palaniswami lamented that children were falling victim to drug abuse near educational institutions. Additionally, the protests condemned the government's alleged failure to ensure the safety of women and children.

In response, State Natural Resources Minister S Regupathy challenged the AIADMK to present crime statistics from their governance for comparison. He insisted that the DMK has taken significant measures to safeguard women and encourage victims to report crimes, improvements he claims were absent under AIADMK rule.

(With inputs from agencies.)