The DMK always strived for the welfare of the minorities, Dalits and Adivasis, party Treasurer Thalapathi M.K. Stalin said in Nagercoil on Dec 23 night.
Speaking at the 17th Christmas festival organised by the Arumanai Vattara Christian Iyakkam at Arumanai, Stalin said that the Arumanai Vattara Christian Youth Iyakkam found in 1998 was engaged in social service away from caste, communal and political affiliations. Over 600 were given welfare assistance, he said greeting the movement on behalf of the party and Kalaignar.
Stalin said that it was the DMK government that extended reservation in 1974 to SC/STs , who had converted to Christianity in education and employment. The DMK government was also responsible for the formation of Minorities Welfare Commission and Tamil Nadu Minorities Economic Development Corporation.
During the DMK rule in 2006-11, the opposition ADMK was dubbing it as ‘minority rule’ and Kalaignar rebuffed taking pride in telling that it was a rule for the welfare of minorities. However, the government was stable for five years. But now in the so-called majority regime of the ADMK, people were not certain as to who was the Chief Minister.
Stalin strongly opposed the move to wind up the self-help group movement, which was introduced in 1989 by the DMK government and was a big success among women.
During the previous two terms (1996-2001 and 2006-2011) of DMK rule, Tamil Nadu saw unprecedented investment in manufacturing, services and infrastructure sectors. Industry was given total support and ensured they faced no hurdles in conducting or expanding their business. This resulted in a massive growth in employment opportunities and revenue for the State.
Today companies like Nokia and Foxconn were closing down and leaving citing lack of government support for continuation of business. Tamil Nadu which could have been one of the largest global hubs for manufacture of electronic components has lost the opportunity thanks to a non-functioning government that has no vision or direction. The dreams of millions of youth lie shattered because of an indifferent government that seems to have forgotten that it owes its first and only allegiance to the people who voted for it.
N. Devaraj, president, Arumanai Vattara Christian Iyakkam, presided.Ezra Sargunam of Ecumenical Church of India, Kanyakumari CSI Bishop Deva Kadatcham, Kottar Bishop Peter Remigious, Marthandam Bishop Vincent Mar Poulos and Thuckalay Bishop Mar George offered felicitations.
Congress MLA S. Vijayadharini representing Vilavancode, DMK MLA Pushpa Leela Alban of Padmanabhapuram constituency, former DMK MP J. Helen Davidson were among others participated.
DMK Treasurer Thalapathi M.K. Stalin participated in the 17th Christmas festival organised by the Christian Associations at Arumanai in Kanyakumari district on Dec 23 and distributed welfare assistance.
The Christian Associations in Arumanai used to invite political leaders for the function every year.
Earlier, Stalin reached Kuzhithurai on Dec 23 evening.
He was accorded a warm welcome by party cadre at Kaliyakavilai on the State border.
Stalin arrived at Arumanai to witness the Christmas rally organised by the associations.
District DMK secretary and former Minister N. Sureshrajan, district in-charge Mano Thangaraj, Bishop Esra Sargunam, Inigo Irudhayaraj, Padmanabhapuram MLA Dr. Pushpa Leela Alban, former MP J. Helen Davidson and others participated.
Speaking at the 17th Christmas festival organised by the Arumanai Vattara Christian Iyakkam at Arumanai, Stalin said that the Arumanai Vattara Christian Youth Iyakkam found in 1998 was engaged in social service away from caste, communal and political affiliations. Over 600 were given welfare assistance, he said greeting the movement on behalf of the party and Kalaignar.
Stalin said that it was the DMK government that extended reservation in 1974 to SC/STs , who had converted to Christianity in education and employment. The DMK government was also responsible for the formation of Minorities Welfare Commission and Tamil Nadu Minorities Economic Development Corporation.
During the DMK rule in 2006-11, the opposition ADMK was dubbing it as ‘minority rule’ and Kalaignar rebuffed taking pride in telling that it was a rule for the welfare of minorities. However, the government was stable for five years. But now in the so-called majority regime of the ADMK, people were not certain as to who was the Chief Minister.
Stalin strongly opposed the move to wind up the self-help group movement, which was introduced in 1989 by the DMK government and was a big success among women.
During the previous two terms (1996-2001 and 2006-2011) of DMK rule, Tamil Nadu saw unprecedented investment in manufacturing, services and infrastructure sectors. Industry was given total support and ensured they faced no hurdles in conducting or expanding their business. This resulted in a massive growth in employment opportunities and revenue for the State.
Today companies like Nokia and Foxconn were closing down and leaving citing lack of government support for continuation of business. Tamil Nadu which could have been one of the largest global hubs for manufacture of electronic components has lost the opportunity thanks to a non-functioning government that has no vision or direction. The dreams of millions of youth lie shattered because of an indifferent government that seems to have forgotten that it owes its first and only allegiance to the people who voted for it.
N. Devaraj, president, Arumanai Vattara Christian Iyakkam, presided.Ezra Sargunam of Ecumenical Church of India, Kanyakumari CSI Bishop Deva Kadatcham, Kottar Bishop Peter Remigious, Marthandam Bishop Vincent Mar Poulos and Thuckalay Bishop Mar George offered felicitations.
Congress MLA S. Vijayadharini representing Vilavancode, DMK MLA Pushpa Leela Alban of Padmanabhapuram constituency, former DMK MP J. Helen Davidson were among others participated.
DMK Treasurer Thalapathi M.K. Stalin participated in the 17th Christmas festival organised by the Christian Associations at Arumanai in Kanyakumari district on Dec 23 and distributed welfare assistance.
The Christian Associations in Arumanai used to invite political leaders for the function every year.
Earlier, Stalin reached Kuzhithurai on Dec 23 evening.
He was accorded a warm welcome by party cadre at Kaliyakavilai on the State border.
Stalin arrived at Arumanai to witness the Christmas rally organised by the associations.
District DMK secretary and former Minister N. Sureshrajan, district in-charge Mano Thangaraj, Bishop Esra Sargunam, Inigo Irudhayaraj, Padmanabhapuram MLA Dr. Pushpa Leela Alban, former MP J. Helen Davidson and others participated.
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