Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Tamil Nadu Minister Defends CM Stalin Against EPS Criticism
The Tamil Nadu Industries Minister, Rajaa, is defending the current Chief Minister, Stalin, against criticism from the former Chief Minister, Palaniswami (EPS).
Rajaa pointed out that Stalin continued to actively manage government affairs while in the hospital, unlike how EPS handled crises.
He criticized EPS for his actions during past events, such as the Thoothukudi protests and the signing of the UDAY power scheme.
Rajaa also questioned EPS's silence on the increasing costs of essential goods.
This is all part of a political back-and-forth.
Tamil Nadu Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa responded to criticism from former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS).
Rajaa defended Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's leadership style while in the hospital.
Rajaa compared Stalin's actions during hospitalization to EPS's handling of the 2018 Thoothukudi protests.
The Minister criticized EPS for his handling of the electricity tariff hike.
Rajaa questioned EPS's silence on rising LPG cylinder prices.
- Who
- T.R.B. Rajaa, Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), M.K. Stalin
- What
- T.R.B. Rajaa responded to Edappadi K. Palaniswami's criticism of CM Stalin.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To defend CM Stalin's leadership and criticize EPS's actions.
Rajaa's Perspective
EPS's Perspective
Hospital Duties
Rajaa's Perspective
CM Stalin ensured there was no disruption in governance while hospitalized.
EPS's Perspective
EPS criticized CM Stalin's leadership from hospital
Electricity Tariff
Rajaa's Perspective
EPS signed the UDAY agreement, betraying Tamil Nadu.
EPS's Perspective
EPS criticizes the electricity tariff hike.
- Current Minister
- T.R.B. Rajaa
- Former Chief Minister
- Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS)
- Current Chief Minister
- M.K. Stalin
- Event Referenced
- 2018 Thoothukudi protests
- Scheme Mentioned
- Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY)