Seeman criticizes TN government’s welfare schemes

Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman criticized the State government’s welfare measures and fiscal policies and said freebies were offset by increased taxes.

He was campaigning in Coimbatore at the Kavundampalayam, Singanallur, Kinathukadavu, Coimbatore South, and Thondamuthur Assembly constituencies in support of the party’s candidates. He said while the DMK had announced coupons worth ₹8,000 for household appliances and implemented schemes such as free laptops and monthly assistance, it had also increased property tax, electricity tariffs, and other levies, leading to higher rents and service costs.

He claimed that there was a lack of access to safe drinking water and proper education, and alleged that narcotic substances had reached schoolchildren under the DMK regime. He said accepting money in exchange for casting votes would be detrimental to the community. The NTK would not compromise on equitable education, quality healthcare, and clean drinking water, he said.

Criticizing the DMK government, he said funds were being spent on projects such as Periyar Arivulagam in Coimbatore and libraries in other cities, while questioning the condition of infrastructure in government school classrooms.