<p>Brandishing empty pots that read “Pot is here, where is water“?, DMK party functionaries, cadre and womenfolk led by Tamil Nadu’s Opposition Party Leader &nbsp;MK Stalin gathered in large numbers to protest against Chief Minister Edappadi K&nbsp;Palaniswami-led AIADMK government’s handling of the prevailing water crisis in Chennai and Tamil Nadu that only seems to be getting worse.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Addressing the gathering DMK president Stalin said such protests and agitations condemning the government are not limited to Chennai but are happening all across Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Accusing the government of facing a crisis in every realm Stalin said, “the government is facing a fund crunch, lack of employment opportunities, shortage in number of industries, law and order is in a bad state, but the senior AIADMK leaders including the CM, his deputy and the ministers choose to remain ignorant about it.”</p>

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<p>Stating that the prevailing water crisis is not a sudden phenomenon, the DMK president said in the last one year, all the lakes, reservoirs that store water in the vicinity of Chennai have been drying up and I highlighted evidence for the same in the Assembly, but it fell on deaf ears.</p>

<p>Lashing out at the AIADMK leaders who said that the water crisis was being exaggerated, Stalin said, women are waiting on the streets with buckets and pots and the state ministers are conducting special Poojas for rains. But these Poojas are not for water or rains, but for the incumbents to ensure the survival of their government, he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Making a mention about the TN Assembly that is to convene on 28 May, Stalin said “We have already issued a notice for initiating no-confidence proceedings against the Speaker, but we also believe that it is CM Palaniswami that must be ousted. Even without an election, we can oust this government and what the people expect is going to happen”</p>

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<p>Responding to the DMK’s charges Tamil Nadu’s Fisheries Minister D&nbsp;Jayakumar quoted the Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and said, “We are facing a water shortage and not a crisis, the government is taking adequate measures to tide over it.”</p>

<p>Hitting back at the DMK, over the party treasurer Durai Murugan’s comments opposing the plan of bringing water to Chennai from nearby districts, he said, “Stalin and Duraimurugan live in Chennai and drink the water drawn from here, but why are they saying that water from Jolarpet should not be brought to Chennai? Is it not betraying the people of Chennai?”&nbsp;</p>

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Brandishing empty pots that read “Pot is here, where is water“?, DMK party functionaries, cadre and womenfolk led by Tamil Nadu’s Opposition Party Leader MK Stalin gathered in large numbers to protest against Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami-led AIADMK government’s handling of the prevailing water crisis in Chennai and Tamil Nadu that only seems to be getting worse.

Brandishing empty pots that read “Pot is here, where is water“?, DMK party functionaries, cadre and womenfolk led by Tamil Nadu’s Opposition Party Leader MK Stalin gathered in large numbers to protest against Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami-led AIADMK government’s handling of the prevailing water crisis in Chennai and Tamil Nadu that only seems to be getting worse. Addressing the gathering DMK president Stalin said such protests and agitations condemning the government are not limited to Chennai but are happening all across Tamil Nadu. Accusing the government of facing a crisis in every realm Stalin said, “the government is facing a fund crunch, lack of employment opportunities, shortage in number of industries, law and order is in a bad state, but the senior AIADMK leaders including the CM, his deputy and the ministers choose to remain ignorant about it.” Stating that the prevailing water crisis is not a sudden phenomenon, the DMK president said in the last one year, all the lakes, reservoirs that store water in the vicinity of Chennai have been drying up and I highlighted evidence for the same in the Assembly, but it fell on deaf ears. Lashing out at the AIADMK leaders who said that the water crisis was being exaggerated, Stalin said, women are waiting on the streets with buckets and pots and the state ministers are conducting special Poojas for rains. But these Poojas are not for water or rains, but for the incumbents to ensure the survival of their government, he added. Making a mention about the TN Assembly that is to convene on 28 May, Stalin said “We have already issued a notice for initiating no-confidence proceedings against the Speaker, but we also believe that it is CM Palaniswami that must be ousted. Even without an election, we can oust this government and what the people expect is going to happen” Watch: Severe Water Crisis in India × × Responding to the DMK’s charges Tamil Nadu’s Fisheries Minister D Jayakumar quoted the Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and said, “We are facing a water shortage and not a crisis, the government is taking adequate measures to tide over it.” Hitting back at the DMK, over the party treasurer Durai Murugan’s comments opposing the plan of bringing water to Chennai from nearby districts, he said, “Stalin and Duraimurugan live in Chennai and drink the water drawn from here, but why are they saying that water from Jolarpet should not be brought to Chennai? Is it not betraying the people of Chennai?”

Stalin leads protest over Chennai water crisis, says 'can oust AIADMK government without election'

<p>Former Tamil Nadu chief minister and AIADMK leader O&nbsp;Panneerselvam on Friday lashed out at Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) leader TTV Dhinakaran and said that the latter was practising low-level politics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The AIADMK leader also dismissed TTV claims that at a secret meeting, he plotted Edappadi K. Palaniswami's ouster as Tamil Nadu chief minister.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The statement by Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister comes after AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran alleged that O Panneerselvam had met him in July last year and wanted to sabotage the Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister EPS.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Panneerselvam clarified that he is not planning to topple the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)-led state government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While addressing a presser, he also berated Dhinakaran and accused him of indulging in low-level politics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Panneerselvam said, "I am continuing a Dharamyudha to keep out Sasikala family from both the Party and the government. I met him (TTV Dhinakaran) only after our common friend arranged a meeting. I thought he might have changed but he is continuing with low-level politics."</p>


Former Tamil Nadu chief minister and AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam on Friday lashed out at Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) leader TTV Dhinakaran and said that the latter was practising low-level politics.

Former Tamil Nadu chief minister and AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam on Friday lashed out at Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) leader TTV Dhinakaran and said that the latter was practising low-level politics. The AIADMK leader also dismissed TTV claims that at a secret meeting, he plotted Edappadi K. Palaniswami's ouster as Tamil Nadu chief minister. The statement by Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister comes after AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran alleged that O Panneerselvam had met him in July last year and wanted to sabotage the Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister EPS. Panneerselvam clarified that he is not planning to topple the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)-led state government. While addressing a presser, he also berated Dhinakaran and accused him of indulging in low-level politics. Panneerselvam said, "I am continuing a Dharamyudha to keep out Sasikala family from both the Party and the government. I met him (TTV Dhinakaran) only after our common friend arranged a meeting. I thought he might have changed but he is continuing with low-level politics."

Panneerselvam dismisses Dhinakaran claims, denies plot to overthrow EPS

<p>Madras High Court has ordered Tamil Nadu Advocate General to make a quick decision on whether they will take any action to disqualify the nineteen MLAs who support TTV Dhinakaran.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The state assembly deputy speaker V. Jayaraman (EPS-OPS faction) has clarified that he will take a decision on the eighteen dissenting MLAs, hoping that they return to their faction.</p>

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<p>Earlier, the&nbsp;AIADMK faction led by TTV Dhinakarn had filed a petition in the Tamil Nadu High Court requesting for a floor test in the state assembly.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The MLAs from the Dhinakaran faction have also raised question over the removal of VK Sasikala calling the AIADMK Gen Council meeting that led to the ousting of Sasikala as illegal.</p>

<p>They said to the &nbsp;Election Commission officials &quot; AIADMK Gen Council meet where VK Sasikala was ousted shouldn&#39;t be considered legal.</p>

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<p>A member of the Dhinakaran faction has also indicated at a party meeting to be held soon after they get approval from the party &#39;General Secretary&#39; VK Sasikala.</p>

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<p>Nineteen MLAs from the AIADMK moved out of the party after Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the current chief minister of Tamil Nadu united with O. Panneerselvam, after months of conflict.&nbsp;</p>


Earlier, the?AIADMK faction led by TTV Dhinakarn had filed a petition in the Tamil Nadu High Court requesting for a floor test in the state assembly

Madras High Court has ordered Tamil Nadu Advocate General to make a quick decision on whether they will take any action to disqualify the nineteen MLAs who support TTV Dhinakaran. Madras HC orders TN Adv General to respond at the earliest on if thr will be any action takn to disqualify 19 MLAs supporting TTV Dhinakaran — ANI (@ANI) September 14, 2017 × The state assembly deputy speaker V. Jayaraman (EPS-OPS faction) has clarified that he will take a decision on the eighteen dissenting MLAs, hoping that they return to their faction. Speaker will decide on 18 dissenting MLAs; we believe they will return to our faction: TN Assembly Dy Speaker V. Jayaraman (EPS-OPS faction) pic.twitter.com/dJ2EQ9xvyN — ANI (@ANI) September 14, 2017 × Earlier, the AIADMK faction led by TTV Dhinakarn had filed a petition in the Tamil Nadu High Court requesting for a floor test in the state assembly. TTV Dhinakaran faction moves Madras High Court on plea over floor test in Tamil Nadu assembly — ANI (@ANI) September 14, 2017 × The MLAs from the Dhinakaran faction have also raised question over the removal of VK Sasikala calling the AIADMK Gen Council meeting that led to the ousting of Sasikala as illegal. They said to the Election Commission officials " AIADMK Gen Council meet where VK Sasikala was ousted shouldn't be considered legal. Delhi: TTV Dhinakaran faction MLAs met EC officials; say AIADMK Gen Council meet where VK Sasikala was ousted shouldn't be considered legal pic.twitter.com/bQu82lqakw — ANI (@ANI) September 14, 2017 × A member of the Dhinakaran faction has also indicated at a party meeting to be held soon after they get approval from the party 'General Secretary' VK Sasikala. Very soon we'll hold General Council meet of the party after consent of Gen Secy (VK Sasikala): Vijila Sathyananth, TTV Dhinakaran faction pic.twitter.com/1UMcxz8tTJ — ANI (@ANI) September 14, 2017 × Nineteen MLAs from the AIADMK moved out of the party after Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the current chief minister of Tamil Nadu united with O. Panneerselvam, after months of conflict.

TN HC orders advocate to take quick decision on 19 dissenting MLAs