Chennai: Being a Union Miniter, Pon Radhakrishnan should be conscious of his stature and speak in responsible manner and not "like a man on the street", said AIADMK senior and fisheries minister D. Jayakumar, while slamming the former for his indictment of the State government on the law and order front.
Reacting to Ponnar's charge that extremists have infiltrated Tamil Nadu and even the recent Thoothukudi violence witnessed the dangerous trend, Jayakumar said, "He should be conscious of his stature as Union Minister before making such irresponsible statements like a mere man on the street". He insisted that the law and order situation in Tamil Nadu "is well under control and the state remains a garden of peace".
Speaking to reporters here on Saturday, Jayakumar said the state had great infrastructure, including good roads and public lighting.
"Uninterrupted quality power supply essential for development, besides good road connectivity, has made Tamil Nadu highly developed. Above all, Tamil Nadu is a peaceful state. Claiming law and order failure or breakdown based on isolated incidents does not fit the stature of a Central Minister. He should not indulge in politics," said Jayakumar, looking annoyed.
Earlier, participating at an event marking World Dolls Day, the Minister remarked, "The world is a stage and each one of us is a doll and have a role to play." He said all must use their talents and capabilities for the betterment of the society.
