My power-sharing formula has become ''political bomb'' in TN, shaking all alliances, says Vijay
Salem (Tamil Nadu) (PTI): TVK chief Vijay on Friday asserted that his offer to share power with allies has turned out to be a "political bomb" in Tamil Nadu as that has become a demand in all alliances and "rattled" DMK President and Chief Minister MK Stalin who has refused to share power with Congress.
Assuring a social justice driven regime if voted to power, Vijay, addressing a rally at Seelanaickenpatti, here, dramatically hit back at those who mocked at him by alleging that he merely stayed back at home though claiming to have entered politics.
He asked whether critics were aware of his "house," that it was his motherland Tamil Nadu where eight crore people lived and they are his family.
"My goal is to stand with the people as Tamil Nadu's first soldier, protector."
Indicating that his political entry is shaking the established bipolar politics of the state he said: "Do you remember my political bomb at the Vikravandi rally; offering to share power ? It is now exploding recklessly in all the alliances, CM Stalin sir is rattled and he says that power sharing will not suit Tamil Nadu."
For the DMK, the alliance is only to win polls and for all other things, such as governance, they will be on their own. Interestingly, when Vijay referred to "other things" he made a gesture which clearly meant money, apparently targeting the DMK.
Mocking at what he described as non-starter alliance arithmetic and old time calculations of rivals to win, he said none of it would work. Dreams to buy votes by giving money will not be fulfilled now that he has entered politics, he asserted.
"They will bring loads of money, they will solicit promises from you in the name of God; that is how they have been deceiving you for many years, take it happily as it is your money. Take it and blow the whistle (TVK symbol) into their ears and send them away," he said.
Seeking "justice" from people, he alleged the DMK regime scuttled his party's rallies through "Stalin Sir Operating Procedure." With Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in place, permission was given for other political parties for events, but not for his TVK.
"What wrong I did? I came to politics to serve people who loved me," he said and asked if that was a mistake. "Who is conspiring against us? Who is plotting against us? Who is blaming us? All of you know very well," he said targeting the ruling DMK regime.
In what he said a message to 'Gen Z,' the next generation, he said the culture of buying votes by giving money must end.
"If they deceive you with money, will you be deceived." He asked young people to repeat after him some kind of a pledge, "Our vote, our right and no one can buy us. Our vote is for the whistle symbol."
He also requested young people and children to continue to persuade their parents to vote for his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.
Hence, all the money hoarded will go to waste and has to be thrown in the trash as people have been sensitised against cash for votes by him. "The people are going to throw your corrupt rule in the dust bin too," he added.
Providing ample symbolism in sync with Tamil Nadu politics, Vijay was presented by functionaries a "Vetrivel" amid chants of "Vetrivel, Veeravel," an ancient Tamil war cry hailing Lord Muruga's weapon of spear.
Also, he was given a whip reminding the iconic MGR with a whip in his hands to target evil, corrupt forces. Also, he was presented a victorious twin "Sengol" by party office-bearers.
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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
