Chennai, June 25:
Revenue and Disaster Management Minister K. A. Sengottaiyan on Wednesday dismissed allegations that the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) had sought the support of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to form the government after the recent Assembly elections, asserting that there was “no necessity” for such a move.
Speaking to reporters in Coimbatore, Sengottaiyan said the party had secured the mandate on its own strength and did not depend on external backing. “We did not seek any support from the BJP to form a government after the Assembly elections. There was no necessity for us to do so,” he said, rejecting the claims outright.
The minister also clarified that Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s recent meetings with the President, Prime Minister and Union Home Minister in New Delhi were part of routine protocol following his assumption of office. He stressed that such interactions should not be misinterpreted as political outreach or alliance-building efforts.
Taking a swipe at BJP’s Tamil Nadu unit, Sengottaiyan criticised state president Nainar Nagenthran, saying his comments against TVK should not be taken seriously. He alleged that while Nagenthran frequently targets TVK, he remains silent on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) despite its criticism of the BJP, suggesting a possible “compromise” between the two parties.
Stepping up his attack on the DMK, Sengottaiyan accused the previous regime of failing to act on corruption despite making strong promises. He noted that the party had assured action within 100 days of coming to power but did not deliver even after completing its tenure. “The DMK made tall promises but did not act on them even after five years in power,” he said.
He also advised DMK legislators to raise their concerns on the floor of the Assembly instead of making statements outside the House. According to him, such issues could have been addressed more effectively through legislative debate, with the Chief Minister responding appropriately within the Assembly.