AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K Palaniswami, has voiced his strong condemnation of the recent attack on two Scheduled Caste (SC) youth, allegedly by six individuals from an intermediate caste in Tirunelveli. Palaniswami contends that this incident is yet another stark reminder of the increasing incidence of caste-based atrocities in the state since the DMK government assumed power.Edappadi K Palaniswami emphasized the need for the state government to take resolute and stringent actions against those responsible for the attack. He urged authorities not to downplay the incident as merely a robbery case but to recognize it as a caste-based atrocity. Palaniswami’s call for justice reflects his concern for the victims and his belief in the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.