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Opposition leaders criticise Tamil Nadu CM over Deepavali murders
Several murders were reported across Tamil Nadu on Deepavali, November 8.
AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami and AMMK founder T.T.V. Dhinakaran blamed the state government and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for failing to maintain law and order.
One victim was Special Sub-Inspector Senthilkumar, who was lynched in Theni district.
The government announced ₹40 lakh in compensation for his family, but Palaniswami said it should receive ₹1 crore, citing a government order issued in October.
Palaniswami also called for those responsible for the murders to be brought to justice.
Dhinakaran said the government had given too much attention to entertainment and social events instead of governing.
He urged Vijay to take immediate steps to restore law and order.
Opposition leaders Edappadi K. Palaniswami and T.T.V. Dhinakaran criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over murders reported across the State on Deepavali.
Palaniswami referred to the lynching of Special Sub-Inspector Senthilkumar in Allinagaram, Theni.
He said the announced ₹40 lakh solatium for the officer’s family was insufficient and demanded ₹1 crore.
Dhinakaran accused the TVK-led government of prioritising entertainment and social events over governance.
Both leaders called for stronger action to restore law and order.
- Who
- AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami and AMMK founder T.T.V. Dhinakaran criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
- What
- They criticised the government over murders reported on Deepavali and called for action on law and order.
- When
- The murders were reported on Deepavali, November 8, 2026. The leaders’ criticism was reported on November 9.
- Where
- Across Tamil Nadu, including Allinagaram in Theni district.
- Why
- They said the murders and the death of a police officer raised concerns about law and order and the government’s response.
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Murders were reported across Tamil Nadu on Deepavali, including the lynching of Special Sub-Inspector Senthilkumar in Theni district.
Palaniswami and Dhinakaran criticised Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and the TVK-led government over the killings and law and order.
- Deepavali
- November 8, 2026
- Police officer
- Special Sub-Inspector Senthilkumar
- Location
- Allinagaram, Theni district
- Announced solatium
- ₹40 lakh for the officer’s family
- Palaniswami’s demand
- ₹1 crore for the officer’s family
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