‘Govt Is in Debt’: Udhayanidhi Stalin Says All 59 DMK MLAs Will Reject Vijay’s Free Vehicle Offer
The party said the move follows M.K. Stalin’s direction and the state’s debt burden, as the scheme would give each MLA a car and ₹75,000 a month.
- On Friday, Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin announced that all 59 DMK MLAs will decline free official vehicles offered by the state government, citing Tamil Nadu's financial constraints.
- Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced earlier this week that the government would provide official vehicles to all 234 MLAs, along with a monthly Rs 1 lakh allowance covering maintenance, drivers and office assistance.
- Udhayanidhi criticized the ruling TVK's ideology, stating, "TVK said they were against freebies and kept saying the government is in debt; hence, we decided not to accept the offer to reduce the government's debt burden."
- Minister Adhav Arjuna defended the scheme as essential for constituency work, calling vehicles a basic requirement rather than a luxury, while questioning why Udhayanidhi accepts government housing despite refusing the vehicle.
- Other parties expressed mixed views: PMK MLA Ganesh Kumar suggested assessing individual financial needs before providing vehicles, while the CPI confirmed its members would also decline the benefit.
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‘Govt is in debt’: Udhayanidhi Stalin says all 59 DMK MLAs will reject Vijay’s free vehicle offer
Demonstrating commitment to fiscal prudence, opposition DMK MLAs in Tamil Nadu have opted out of the free government vehicles. They raised concerns over the state's heavy debt load, advocating for responsible financial practices. Minister Adhav Arjuna supported the scheme, emphasizing equal rights for all lawmakers, and challenged Udhayanidhi Stalin regarding his government accommodation. Other parties such as CPI followed suit in rejection, whi…
Udhayanidhi Stalin rejects govt cars for DMK MLAs, Aadhav Arjuna calls it necessity
Udhayanidhi Stalin said all 59 DMK MLAs will reject government cars, citing financial concerns, while Aadhav Arjuna defended the scheme, calling vehicles a necessity for legislators to travel across constituencies and meet constituents.
No to govt cars: DMK MLAs reject offers citing state's fiscal health
Opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin announced fifty-nine DMK MLAs will decline official cars. This move highlights the state's tight financial condition and calls for scrutiny. The administration defended the provision of vehicles for efficient constituency travel. Providing official cars enables accessible governance for all citizens. A sharp political debate erupted in the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
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