Chennai: “The ruling AIADMK is promoting Chennai metro rail as its brainchild. I leave this controversy to the public and voters to decide and you (public) know the truth”, said the DMK leader M. Karunanidhi, while addressing a public meeting at Alandur here on Tuesday.
“The party’s South Chennai unit had arranged the public meeting to express gratitude to me for giving a green signal to the metro rail project, but those who want to thank me for introducing the service can express their gratitude through votes,” the DMK leader said.
“I request the public to frame a strategy to rescue Tamil Nadu from the non functioning clutches of the Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa. The voters have punished DMK several times, but this is a party for people and we will not be botched by our previous electoral results”, Karunanidhi said. He also advised Jayalalithaa to take adequate rest considering her health. A Chief Minister should be more approachable and transparent, he added. DMK treasurer M. K. Stalin and senior DMK leader Duraimurugan also spoke.
