In a recent development, Union Health Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda has written a letter to Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge, addressing the party’s silence regarding the Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy. Nadda expressed his concerns over the Congress’s lack of response to the crisis, labeling it as ‘stoic silence.’
Nadda highlighted the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy as a man-made disaster, attributing the unfortunate incident to the illicit liquor mafia operating in Tamil Nadu under the DMK government’s watch. He emphasized the deep nexus between the ruling DMK-INDI Alliance and the illicit liquor mafia, suggesting that proactive measures could have prevented the loss of 56 lives.
The BJP chief referenced a previous incident in May where 23 lives were lost due to the consumption of illicit liquor in Tamil Nadu. Despite prior warnings from the BJP regarding the presence of the illicit liquor mafia in the state, no action was taken by the DMK government. Nadda pointed out how media and investigation reports have exposed the blatant operation of illicit liquor businesses with state and police patronage.
Expressing disappointment with the state government’s response to the tragedy, Nadda criticized their evasion of responsibility and urged for accountability. He called upon the Congress party, led by Kharge, to push the DMK-INDI Alliance Tamil Nadu government for a CBI probe and the immediate removal of Minister Muthuswamy.
Furthermore, Nadda emphasized the need for increased compensation and support for the victims’ families in the wake of the hooch tragedy. He called out the hypocrisy of political leaders who claim to champion social justice but remain silent in the face of such injustices. Nadda urged for concrete actions to address the systemic issues at play and to ensure justice for the affected communities.
Currently, the death toll in Tamil Nadu due to illicit liquor consumption has risen to 57, with several individuals undergoing treatment in government hospitals. Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced measures to support children who lost their parents in the tragedy, highlighting the gravity of the situation. Stay tuned with HeadlineFly.com for more updates on this evolving story.
