Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Krishnasamy Questions Vijay’s Silence on Zonal Council Meeting
K. Krishnasamy asked why Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay had not explained an important meeting to the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
The meeting was about issues shared by Tamil Nadu and its neighbouring States.
It was chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah near Chennai.
Krishnasamy wanted to know what Tamil Nadu said about the Cauvery river and several dams and rivers.
He also criticised ministers for giving replies that he said did not answer the questions asked.
He said sharp arguments in the Assembly might attract attention online but would not help the public.
He criticised the Speaker for removing some remarks from the official record after they had already been broadcast.
He asked the government to give a clear explanation soon.
Puthiya Tamilagam founder K. Krishnasamy questioned Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s failure to present an Assembly statement on the Southern Zonal Council meeting.
The meeting, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, was held near Chennai last week.
Krishnasamy sought clarity on Tamil Nadu’s positions regarding Mekedatu, Cauvery water, Mullaperiyar and the Palar river.
He criticised Tamil Nadu ministers for allegedly giving combative, irrelevant replies aimed at media attention rather than addressing Opposition questions.
Krishnasamy also criticised the Speaker’s handling of objectionable remarks and demanded a transparent explanation from the government.
- Who
- Puthiya Tamilagam founder K. Krishnasamy criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and the State government.
- What
- Krishnasamy questioned the Chief Minister’s failure to submit a detailed Assembly statement on the Southern Zonal Council meeting and criticised ministerial and Assembly proceedings.
- When
- Krishnasamy made the statement on Sunday, after the meeting held the previous week.
- Where
- The Southern Zonal Council meeting was held near Chennai, and the requested explanation concerns the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
- Why
- He sought transparency about Tamil Nadu’s positions on interstate water disputes and said ministers’ replies and Assembly proceedings were not adequately addressing public issues.
Krishnasamy’s criticisms
Government position not stated
Assembly explanation
Krishnasamy’s criticisms
Krishnasamy said the Chief Minister should present a detailed report on Tamil Nadu’s position, arguments and the outcome of the Southern Zonal Council meeting.
Government position not stated
The article does not report a response from Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay or the Tamil Nadu government explaining why no statement had been made.
Ministerial replies
Krishnasamy’s criticisms
Krishnasamy alleged that ministers often gave irrelevant or combative replies designed for social media and media attention rather than answering Opposition questions.
Government position not stated
No response from the ministers or the government to these allegations is provided in the article.
Assembly proceedings
Krishnasamy’s criticisms
Krishnasamy criticised the Speaker for expunging objectionable remarks after live broadcasts had already reached viewers.
Government position not stated
The article does not include the Speaker’s explanation of the decisions or the government’s response.
- Speaker of the criticism
- K. Krishnasamy, founder of Puthiya Tamilagam
- Chief Minister mentioned
- C. Joseph Vijay
- Meeting
- Southern Zonal Council meeting
- Meeting chair
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Location
- Near Chennai
- Issues cited
- Mekedatu, Cauvery water-sharing, Mullaperiyar dam and the Palar river
- Demand
- A comprehensive Assembly statement and transparent government explanation