Archive · 26 Jul 2026
AIADMK Criticizes TN Govt on NEET, Cauvery Water Dispute
AIADMK leader R B Udhayakumar criticized the Tamil Nadu government for its handling of the NEET exam and the Cauvery water dispute.
He accused Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay of being silent on these critical issues.
Udhayakumar praised former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami for implementing a 7.5% internal reservation for government school students in medical admissions.
He also questioned the effectiveness of the government's approach to the Cauvery water dispute, noting that 53 meetings have not resolved the issue.
Udhayakumar suggested that the government is more focused on public relations and social media reels rather than addressing real problems.
AIADMK leader R B Udhayakumar criticized Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay for his handling of NEET and the Cauvery water dispute.
Udhayakumar praised former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami for implementing a 7.5% internal reservation for government school students in medical admissions.
He accused the government of being silent on NEET and relying on social media reels instead of addressing student protests.
Udhayakumar questioned the effectiveness of 53 meetings of the Cauvery Water Management Authority in resolving the water dispute.
Chief Minister Vijay proposed bilateral talks with Karnataka to seek an amicable solution to the Cauvery water dispute.
- Who
- AIADMK leader R B Udhayakumar and Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay
- What
- Criticism of the Tamil Nadu government's handling of NEET and the Cauvery water dispute
- When
- July 26, 2023
- Where
- Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To highlight the government's perceived inaction and ineffectiveness in addressing key issues
AIADMK's Criticism
Government's Actions
NEET Opposition
AIADMK's Criticism
AIADMK was the first to raise a strong voice against NEET in Tamil Nadu.
Government's Actions
Government's stance on NEET remains unclear, with Chief Minister Vijay being accused of silence.
Cauvery Water Dispute
AIADMK's Criticism
AIADMK questions the effectiveness of the government's approach, noting 53 meetings without resolution.
Government's Actions
Chief Minister Vijay proposes bilateral talks with Karnataka to seek an amicable solution.
- AIADMK Leader
- R B Udhayakumar
- Former Chief Minister
- Edappadi K Palaniswami
- Current Chief Minister
- C Joseph Vijay
- Internal Reservation
- 7.5% for government school students in medical admissions
- Cauvery Water Management Authority Meetings
- 53 meetings held
