The nation is witnessing an extension of lockdown. People are restricted to their homes and all activities have come to a standstill. Amidst such a scenario, the “all party meet” chaired by DMK president MK Stalin on Thursday has become a point of debate.
After the meeting, Stalin has demanded Rs 1 crore each to the family of those who died due to coronavirus and Rs 5,000 per family to all ration card holders. As per a resolution passed at the meet, special salary should be provided to government staff involved in corona fighting and relief measures.
However Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami accused the DMK of indulging in deliberate false campaigning against the government, which has taken effective steps to tackle the corona pandemic.He also sought to know what did the DMK, which has more MPs in Lok Sabha and its allies, do for the State during the coronavirus. As EPS rightly said there is a need for political unity in the face of adversity. No more war of words, please for now.