During public events in Chennai and Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the DMK government's response to the recent cyclone in Chennai. He accused the state government of prioritizing media management over flood management during the crisis. Modi's remarks were made in the context of a broader critique of the DMK's handling of the situation, suggesting that their actions intensified the problems faced by the people of Chennai. Additionally, Modi referenced a Supreme Court interaction with a DMK minister, implying that the party's actions insulted the faith of many.
Never forget that when floods ravaged Chennai, DMK was more interested in media management not flood management. https://t.co/pzO0ZA5kxT
The DMK Government is indifferent to needs and dreams of Tamil Nadu's people. When cyclone hit here, the DMK govt further intensified problems for the people. During any such crisis, the DMK doesn't ensure 'flood management', but 'media management'. - PM @narendramodi… https://t.co/Z4OmHW2paJ
We saw how the SC asked tough questions at a DMK minister; insulting faith of crores of people is an identity of the dynasts: PM in Chennai
Amidst all the efforts of the Central Government, the DMK Government has turned its back on the needs and dreams of the people of Chennai. During the troubling times when the cyclone hit here, instead of helping, the DMK government worked to intensify the problems of the people.… https://t.co/axtS1RZ0FJ
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: At a public event in Chennai, PM Narendra Modi says, "...At the time of crisis, DMK people were busy in media management instead of flood management..." https://t.co/1dHtBCkM7F
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: At a public event in Kalpakkam, PM Narendra Modi says, "...At the time of crisis, DMK people were busy in media management instead of flood management..." https://t.co/BQyuOa0vvB