DMK trying to buy people, alleges former CM

Opposition leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami alleged that the DMK was trying to “buy people” through the money it had earned in the past 21 months of its rule, and was murdering democracy.

He made the remark while addressing the media after holding discussions with AIADMK leaders regarding the Erode (East) byelection.

To a question on Electricity Minister V. Senthilbalaji’s remark that the AIADMK was a sinking ship, Mr. Palaniswami said the Minister often changed his colours, and had been in five parties.

“No one knows which party he would be a part of during the next election. Mr. Senthibalaji is not an astrologer, and only the people can decide on their vote. People are angry with the past 21 months of the DMK government,” he said.

“We brought in the Urachikottai drinking water project at a cost of ₹484 crore during the AIADMK rule. The project was completed and a test run was carried out. Since then, no work has been done over the past 21 months of the DMK government.

“The people of Erode are yet to get drinking water. This is the Dravidian model.

“The DMK is using money to get votes. The Election Commission is watching it happen.

“Democracy is being murdered in the Erode (East) constituency. The media should expose the irregularities taking place in this election,” Palaniswami said.