Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, L Murugan, has called for a detailed explanation from Chief Minister MK Stalin regarding the involvement of expelled DMK functionary Jaffer Sadiq in an international drug cartel. Murugan’s statement, made during a press briefing at Coimbatore International Airport, highlights concerns over the extent of the DMK’s alleged association with drug peddlers.
The recent busting of a drug cartel by the Delhi police has brought to light the purported involvement of DMK functionaries in illicit drug activities, according to Murugan. He emphasized that the infiltration of drugs into various parts of Tamil Nadu, even reaching villages, underscores the seriousness of the issue. Murugan alleged that Jaffer Sadiq, a former DMK member, is implicated in the smuggling of drugs worth over 3,000 crore, further implicating the DMK in criminal activities.
Expressing confidence in the electoral prospects of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its alliance partners, Murugan predicted a victory in 40 seats across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. He projected the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to secure over 400 constituencies nationwide, paving the way for Narendra Modi to assume the position of Prime Minister for the third consecutive term.
Later, while inspecting the venue for a public meeting to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Palladam, Tirupur, Murugan reiterated concerns about corruption within the DMK. He noted ongoing inquiries and legal proceedings against members of the DMK Cabinet, highlighting instances of incarceration and dismissals from official positions.