Kanimozhi Inspects Thoothukudi Flyover; Slams TVK Over GST and Nurses' Protest
DMK MP Kanimozhi inspects ongoing flyover work in Thoothukudi and raises concerns over GST revenue and the treatment of protesting nurses.
DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing flyover construction at Keela Eral, near Ettayapuram in the Thoothukudi district, on Tuesday. During her visit, she assessed the progress of the infrastructure project and engaged directly with local citizens to receive their petitions.
Infrastructure Boost for Thoothukudi
Accompanied by Vilathikulam MLA G V Markandeyan, the DMK MP reviewed the technical aspects of the project. According to officials briefed during the inspection, the flyover is slated for completion by the end of next year. To ensure seamless connectivity for the local population, the design includes three specific access points to facilitate movement across the structure.
Kanimozhi noted that this flyover is part of a larger infrastructure push in the region, with six different flyover projects currently under construction across Thoothukudi. She expressed optimism that these vital works would be finished promptly to ease local transit.
Political Friction: GST and TVK Allegations
The inspection took a political turn when Kanimozhi was questioned regarding the reported decline in Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue within Tamil Nadu. She sharply questioned the logic of linking GST fluctuations to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), noting that GST is a nationwide taxation framework managed by the Union Government. She dismissed any direct connection between the state's political shifts and the national tax revenue trends.
Furthermore, the DMK leader leveled allegations against the TVK, claiming the party has failed to deliver on the various promises made to the public during election campaigns. She specifically highlighted that sectors such as farmers, workers, and healthcare professionals are being neglected by the current administration.
Concerns Over Nurses' Rights and Public Safety
Addressing the recent unrest in the healthcare sector, Kanimozhi spoke regarding the arrest of nurses during a protest. While noting that the nurses were eventually released at night alongside DMK Kanyakumari district secretary Mano Thangaraj, she emphasized that the core grievances of the medical staff remain unaddressed. She urged the government to take immediate steps to resolve the nurses' demands.
The MP also raised alarms regarding the state's law and order situation. She pointed to a continued rise in serious crimes, including murders and sexual offences targeting women and children, across various parts of the state. Kanimozhi called for more decisive action from the government to ensure the safety of vulnerable citizens and to prevent such incidents from recurring.