Shehzad Poonawalla Criticizes INDIA Bloc’s Dynastic Politics as Udhayanidhi Stalin Becomes Tamil Nadu Deputy CM
New Delhi, India – BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla has criticized the dynastic politics of the INDIA bloc after DMK appointed Udhayanidhi Stalin as the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Poonawalla accused the bloc of being a ‘parivarik company’ that prioritizes family over the nation.
Poonawalla stated, “These parties are of the family, for the family, and by the family. They focus on only family first, and not nation first. They are a Pvt Ltd ‘parivarik company’. The entire INDI alliance is like that. They have two pillars, ‘bhrashtachar’ and ‘parivaar’.”
He further alleged that members of the INDIA bloc were not concerned about the sons and daughters of others, citing examples like Lalu Prasad Yadav wanting Tejashwi, Sonia Gandhi wanting Rahul, and MK Stalin wanting Udhayanidhi.
Udhayanidhi Stalin, the newly appointed Deputy CM of Tamil Nadu, met with Chief Minister MK Stalin and received congratulatory wishes from senior state government leaders. Udhayanidhi, who is also the Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, will now take on the portfolio of Planning and Development.
The cabinet reshuffle also includes the re-induction of Senthil Balaji into the Tamil Nadu cabinet. Chief Minister MK Stalin has recommended the induction of V Senthil Balaji, Dr. Govi Chezhiaan, R Rajendran, and SM Nasar into the Council of Ministers. The Governor has approved these recommendations, and the swearing-in ceremony will be held on September 29 at Raj Bhavan, Chennai.
Additionally, the Governor has approved the removal of Thiru T Mano Thangaraj, Thiru Gingee KSMasthan, and Thiru K Ramachandran from the Council of Ministers.
Earlier, on September 26, Senthil Balaji was released from Puzhal Central Prison in Chennai after the Supreme Court granted him bail in a money laundering case linked to a cash-for-jobs scam. Balaji had been in judicial custody since his arrest by the ED on June 14 last year.
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Shehzad Poonawalla -: Shehzad Poonawalla is a leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a major political party in India.
INDIA bloc -: The INDIA bloc is a group of political parties in India that have come together to form an alliance.
Dynastic politics -: Dynastic politics means giving important political positions to family members, rather than choosing people based on their skills or experience.
Udhayanidhi Stalin -: Udhayanidhi Stalin is a politician from Tamil Nadu and the son of M.K. Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Deputy CM -: Deputy CM stands for Deputy Chief Minister, which is the second-highest position in the state government.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, a major political party in India.
DMK -: DMK stands for Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, a political party in Tamil Nadu, India.
Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development -: This is a government position responsible for creating and managing programs for young people and sports activities.
Planning and Development -: Planning and Development involves making plans for the growth and improvement of the state or country.
Cabinet reshuffle -: A cabinet reshuffle is when the Chief Minister or Prime Minister changes the positions of ministers in the government.
Senthil Balaji -: Senthil Balaji is a politician who was recently re-inducted into the Tamil Nadu government after being released from prison.
Money laundering case -: Money laundering is the illegal process of making large amounts of money generated by a criminal activity appear to be earned legally.