TVK functionaries go on ‘inspection’, face criticism
TVK functionaries faced backlash for conducting unauthorized inspections at a government hospital and a canteen in Tenkasi district. Critics, including government officials and opposition leaders, condemned their actions as overstepping authority. The TVK members defended their visits, claiming they aimed to improve healthcare facilities and food quality for the public.
- ▪TVK office-bearers conducted unauthorized inspections at a government hospital and an Amma Unavagam canteen.
- ▪A TVK member, claiming to be a nurse, visited the hospital to understand facilities for improvement suggestions.
- ▪Government officials expressed resentment towards the TVK's actions, stating they do not hold elected positions.
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In incidents which evoked strong criticism, a couple of office-bearers of the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Wednesday undertook unauthorised “inspections” at a government hospital in and Amma Unavagam in Tenkasi district. Government officials expressed resentment and said that persons, who did not hold elected posts, were seeking to exert authority.A woman Vasudevi, attached to the TVK’s medical wing, had gone on an “inspection” to the Government Hospital at Sankarankovil on Tuesday. Sources said a migrant labourer’s right hand was crushed in a stone quarry and he was initially taken to the Sankarankovil Government Hospital.
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