Chennai: Tamil Nadu Opposition leader Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday said that 10 DMK MLAs are in touch with AIADMK and they are willing to switch their support. The former TN CM also alleged that AIADMK MP Ravindranath, who is also the son of AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam, shares a close bond with DMK by supporting 'Puthumai Pen' scheme.


According to ANI, Edappadi Palaniswami said, “Though Tamil Nadu has many political parties, everyone has affection for AIADMK. 10 DMK MLAs are in touch with us to switch their side.”





He also alleged that OP Ravindranth shares a close link with DMK after supporting ‘Puthumai Pen scheme’. Ravindranth once again on Tuesday lauded 'Puthumai Pen' scheme launched by the state government for providing Rs 1,000 for girl students of government schools in order to pursue higher education.


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On the drug menace, Edappadi Palaniswami said, "The Tamil Nadu government has failed to control the drug usage.  DMK has also not fulfilled any scheme that will help the public and it is also trying to stop the welfare schemes implemented by AIADMK. Crimes are also increasing in the state."


Further, EPS talking about online gambling said, "AIADMK is continuously insisting to ban online rummy. However, TN CM is not conducting a meeting to seek opinions from different parties regarding banning online gambling."


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