Keep Tasmac shut, cut fuel worth: Panneerselvam to Chief Minister
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Questioning the DMK authorities over its choice to reopen the Tasmac outlets, AIADMK coordinator O. Panneerselvam on Saturday questioned whether or not the ruling occasion was taking a stand relying on the state of affairs.
In a press release, Mr. Panneerselvam recalled the protests and black flags by the DMK in May 2020 when the day by day COVID-19 deaths had been solely about 30. “Then the Leader of the Opposition and present Chief Minister hoisted a black flag in front of his house,” he stated.
When the unfold of COVID-19 and the deaths too have tripled in contrast to final yr, the Chief Minister ought to suppose it over as to whether or not it was acceptable to have determined to reopen Tasmac outlets, Mr. Panneerselvam contended.
“I urge the Chief Minster to revoke the decision to reopen the State-run liquor outlets from June 14 on the grounds that human lives are important than revenue to the government,” he stated.
In one other assertion, the previous Deputy Chief Minister urged the State authorities to scale back fuel costs as promised within the DMK’s election manifesto for the current Assembly polls.
Pointing out that the hike has resulted within the improve of costs of important commodities, Mr. Panneerselvam stated the poor and downtrodden had been being affected essentially the most.
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