‘Barring elected representatives, TVK members not to go for inspections’: Minister Arunraj
Minister K.G. Arunraj stated that only elected representatives from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) are permitted to conduct inspections. This announcement follows criticism of a woman claiming to be part of the party's medical wing who inspected a government hospital. The directive comes from the party's leadership, including Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
- ▪Minister K.G. Arunraj emphasized that only elected representatives can carry out inspections.
- ▪A woman claiming to be part of the party's medical wing faced backlash for inspecting a government hospital.
- ▪The instructions were issued by party president C. Joseph Vijay and general secretary N. Anand.
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) general secretary (policy and propaganda) and Minister for Health and Family Welfare K.G. Arunraj on Thursday made it clear that instructions have been given from the party’s high command to functionaries, that only elected representatives can go on inspections.Dr. Arunraj’s comments came against the backdrop of a woman claiming to be part of the party’s medical wing “inspecting” the Government Hospital in Sankarankovil which evoked strong criticism. The Minister said instructions have been given to the party workers from party president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, and general secretary and Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources N. Anand in this regard.
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