Tamil Nadu’s political landscape heated up as AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami unleashed a scathing critique of the DMK regime over the foiled terror plot in Tirupur. Delhi Police’s seizure of eight plotters on Sunday prompted Palaniswami to decry the incident as emblematic of systemic breakdowns in state security apparatus.
Posting on Facebook, he cited reports detailing the conspiracy, slamming Chief Minister Stalin for presiding over a lawless era. From surging street crimes to infiltrating terror networks, Palaniswami argued the DMK has forfeited control. ‘This arrest exposes their utter incompetence,’ he stated unequivocally.
He revisited the 2022 Coimbatore blast, faulting the government for its sluggish pivot from ‘cylinder burst’ to terror acknowledgment. Such delays, he contended, signal inadequate vigilance against extremism, emboldening adversaries.
Challenging Stalin directly, Palaniswami questioned the necessity of central agency incursions when local intelligence should suffice. ‘What steps has your government taken against recurring terror threats?’ he pressed. Foreseeing echoes of 1998’s devastating Coimbatore attacks, he warned of public panic under continued DMK stewardship.
Advocating for transformative leadership, Palaniswami declared the DMK’s exit as non-negotiable for reinstating order and citizen safety. This salvo not only intensifies partisan rivalries but also compels scrutiny of Tamil Nadu’s preparedness against national security risks.