Tamil Nadu Today: Rahul says BJP seeks control of govt. in State
The death toll from the fire accident at a fireworks unit in Virudhunagar has risen to 25. Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of attempting to establish a controlled government in Tamil Nadu, drawing parallels with Bihar politics. The Madras High Court has stayed proceedings against former BJP State president K. Annamalai in a separate criminal case.
- ▪The toll from the Vanaja Fireworks Unit explosion has increased to 25.
- ▪Rahul Gandhi claimed the BJP seeks to control the Tamil Nadu government.
- ▪The Madras High Court has stayed proceedings against K. Annamalai in a criminal case.
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1. Virudhunagar fire accident: Toll rises to 25With the death of two more persons, the toll of the Sunday explosion at Vanaja Fireworks Unit in Kattanarpatti in Virudhunagar district increased to 25 today. The bereaved kin staged a road blockade demanding compensation, government jobs to kin of deceased.2. BJP seeks controlled government in Tamil Nadu: Rahul GandhiDrawing comparison with Bihar politics, Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi claimed BJP aims to establish a government in Tamil Nadu, that would function under its control and wants a Chief Minister who would act according to its direction. He was speaking at Sawyerpuram in Thoothukudi district.During his public meeting in Kanniyakumari district, Mr.
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