Tamil Nadu Minister C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar Denies Allegations Against TVK MLA C. Arul Vignesh

Tamil Nadu Minister for Law and Energy Resources C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar has denied claims that Kallakurichi TVK MLA C. Arul Vignesh sent an inappropriate message to District Collector J.E. Padmaja and visited her residence drunk.

Reactions and Political Clash

Speaking at the Secretariat in Chennai on Thursday, Mr. Nirmal Kumar criticized DMK Parliamentary Party leader Kanimozhi for posting about the rumor on social media. He stated that it was wrong of her to share such claims without calling to clarify the matter first. He also rejected reports that TVK MLAs were forced to stay at a hotel in Mamallapuram, noting that the party lacks a meeting facility like the DMK's Anna Arivalayam.

Law and Order Defense

Mr. Nirmal Kumar accused the DMK of trying to build a false narrative about the state's law and order through groups like PEN. He stated that 19,000 history-sheeters have been remanded and 6,700 POCSO cases filed since the TVK government took office, adding that police use drones and handle crimes firmly. He contrasted the administration under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay with the previous government, criticizing former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.

Context

Political parties frequently spar over administrative issues and law and order in the state. Allegations involving public officials often spark rapid public debate and cross-party accusations across various media platforms in India.