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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Delhi: Father, son held for killing 19-year-old woman in suspected honour killing
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has arrested a man and his son for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old daughter in west Delhi's Hari Nagar area, an official said on Friday.
The case first came to light on April 1 after a PCR call was received around 2 pm, alleging that a woman had been killed by her family members and her body was being taken for last rites, he said.
The accused, identified as Mohammad Maneer (55), a vegetable vendor, and his son Meraj Ali (19), were arrested in connection with the case, the officer said.
The victim had been in a relationship with a man from her native place for the past two years, which was opposed by her father, Maneer and brother Meraj, he said.
"When the girl did not end the relationship despite objections, the family killed her," the officer said.
On April 1, the police said that when their team reached the spot, they found that the woman's body was being taken for burial.
Acting on the input, the burial process was stopped over suspicion of honour killing.
"Police intercepted the family members and took possession of the body," he said.
Police said that the man who had made the PCR told them that the woman was in love with his cousin.
During the inquiry, police also interacted with the PCR caller, who said his cousin, a friend of the deceased, had informed him about the situation and suspected foul play, prompting him to alert the police control room.
The body of the woman was subsequently shifted to the mortuary of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital for preservation and postmortem.
Police said that both the crime team and the forensic science laboratory (FSL) team were called to inspect the scene and collect evidence.
Police said that, as per the postmortem report, the cause of death was identified as smothering, indicating that the woman was suffocated.
A preliminary inquiry also revealed that the family had initiated preparations for the last rites soon after the woman's death, raising suspicion about the circumstances.
Initial investigation pointed to the family's opposition to the woman's relationship.
"The family members of the woman saw her with the man, and she was taken back home. We got to know that she was beaten up and even locked inside the house for some days," a source said.
Further investigation into the matter is underway, police added.
