Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin used the assembly platform Thursday to tout his administration’s humane handling of employee agitations, vowing never to imprison dissenters.
As question hour heated up on day three of sessions, an AIADMK query prompted Stalin’s detailed rebuttal. He painted a picture of a government that listens rather than locks up.
Clear and direct, Stalin affirmed: “Participating in protests hasn’t landed any government employee in jail during our tenure. We’ve steered clear of repressive tools like the TESMA Act.”
He pivoted to AIADMK’s track record, detailing arrests, detentions, and incarcerations of teachers and staff under their watch. Former leader Palaniswami drew particular ire for belittling wage concerns.
A high note came with the pension scheme rollout—a 23-year itch scratched at last. Grateful employees showered Stalin’s office with confectioneries, signaling broad approval.
The CM alleged AIADMK’s irritation at this employee-government rapport, positioning DMK as the true ally of Tamil Nadu’s workforce. These exchanges highlight deepening political divides over labor policies.