The AIADMK party in Tamil Nadu staged a hunger strike in Chennai, demanding a CBI probe into the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy that claimed 63 lives. They also called for the dismissal of the DMK government and accused them of supporting illicit liquor trade. The strike saw participation from senior leaders including Edappadi Palaniswami and D Jayakumar. Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu Assembly suspended AIADMK members for disrupting the proceedings.
The death toll in the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy has climbed to 56, with victims’ bodies exhumed for further investigation. The incident has sparked political accusations, with the BJP blaming the Congress for silence and the Congress hitting back with similar allegations against the BJP.
A political storm is brewing in Tamil Nadu following the tragic deaths of 47 people due to spurious liquor consumption in Kallakurichi. The incident has triggered widespread outrage with families alleging rampant illegal liquor sales. The state government has ordered a CBI inquiry and announced compensation for the victims’ families.
Members of the AIADMK were evicted from the Tamil Nadu Assembly after attempting to raise the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy during Question Hour. The eviction was later revoked, and the AIADMK MLAs returned to the Assembly wearing black shirts as a mark of protest.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced ex-gratia for the families of the victims and those undergoing treatment in the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, where 34 people died after consuming methanol-laced liquor. He also ordered a one-man commission to investigate the incident and prevent future occurrences.
