Congress allies criticise Tamil Nadu government over murders and MLA allegation

Congress leaders criticised the TVK-led government in Tamil Nadu over recent revenge killings and concerns about law and order.

Karti Chidambaram said the killings were alarming and urged the government to increase patrolling and other police checks.

Two Congress MPs called for an investigation into allegations that TVK legislator C. Arul Vignesh sent objectionable messages to the Kallakurichi District Collector and behaved inappropriately during a visit.

The MPs said strict action should follow if the allegations are confirmed.

The School Education Minister defended the government by saying murder cases should be compared with the same period in the previous year, while a Congress leader called for regular crime data.

Coalition leaders want a forum to resolve disagreements, saying the state is still learning to manage a coalition government.

No investigation outcome or further government action is stated.