Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin challenges Amit Shah on NEET, delimitation
Tiruvallur (Tamil Nadu) (PTI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his criticism that the ruling DMK was harping on to issues like NEET and delimitation as "diversionary " tactics and challenged the latter to give "clear answers" to the people of the state if the ruling dispensation was indeed diverting attention.
Tamil Nadu and the DMK were strongly voicing opposition to issues including NEET, he said at a public event here to mark the inauguration and foundation stone laying of various government initiatives.
"Whether it is NEET or 3-language policy, Waqf Amendment Act or delimitation that likely to affect certain states-- only we are strongly voicing opposition. Amit Shah had said that we are saying these to divert attention. What I want to say is that Tamil Nadu is struggling for all Indian states. Is it wrong to demand states' rights," he asked.
Stalin, also president of ruling DMK, said the state moved the Supreme Court and got a 'historic verdict against the state's Governor because he "didn't do anything," referring to the apex court's verdict on assent to bills enacted by the state's Assembly.
This was "DMK's power" and it has been realised across the country, he said.
He further asked Shah: "Can you say you can give NEET exemption, can you assure Hindi won't be imposed, can you list out the (central) funds given to Tamil Nadu and can you assure (Parliamentary) representation won't decline due to delimitation. If what we are doing is diversion, why haven't you given clear answers to people of Tamil Nadu on these issues," Stalin asked the union minister.
Amit Shah had on April 11 mounted an attack against the DMK, accusing it of raking up issues like delimitation and 3-language policy to divert attention from serious issues and warned people will seek answers from its leadership over "rampant corruption."
With Shah stitching up an alliance with the opposition AIADMK and exuding confidence of the NDA winning the 2026 polls, Stalin said that can never happen.
"Tamil Nadu will never subjugate to Delhi, we have such a unique character.. your formula of breaking parties in other states through raids and intimidation will not work in Tamil Nadu," he said.
He accused BJP ministers, including Shah of speaking ill of Tamils in the past.
"Tamil land is a soil of self respect and valour, has never allowed domination," he said.
"We are not the slaves who will cave in to intimidation. Not just Amit Shah, no Shah can rule us, this is Tamil Nadu," the CM said.
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Karnataka: College student dies by suicide in Dharwad, 3 policemen suspended
Dharwad (Karnataka) (PTI): A college student allegedly died by suicide here, following which three policemen were suspended over allegations of harassment linked to his death by the victim's family.
Aditya Myageri, a BSc student at a private college here, was among 18 students detained by the Vidyagiri police on April 25 during an anti-drug drive, police said on Wednesday.
He hailed from Belur village in Bagalkot district, but was staying with his friends at a rented accommodation in Girinagar area of Dharwad city, police said.
Among the 18 students tested, Aditya was among the 10 who had tested negative for ganja consumption and was subsequently released.
Some of his roommates, however, tested positive.
According to police, Aditya's family alleged that despite testing negative, he was harassed by police. They also claimed some policemen demanded Rs 2,000 to settle the matter and threatened legal action if he failed to pay.
He had called his mother asking for money, but she could not arrange it immediately, the family claimed.
On Monday night, Aditya allegedly died by suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan at his rented accommodation, with his family alleging police harassment and pressure over demand for money drove him to the extreme step, a senior police officer said.
Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar told PTI that an unnatural death case has been registered at Vidyagiri police station. Three policemen have been suspended over the allegations, and further investigation is underway.
