Bharathi's allegations come in response to Annamalai's earlier demand for Chief Minister MK Stalin's resignation over the tragedy.
Addressing these remarks, Bharathi asserted, "If anyone needs to resign, it’s their (BJP) ministers and the Chief Minister of Puducherry.
Did the Union Minister resign due to the conspiracies that have hit NEET?
According to Chief Minister MK Stalin, the deaths were caused by the consumption of 'methanol mixed arrack'.
Four persons were arrested in connection with the sale of the illicit liquor.
The DMK has accused the BJP of being responsible for the tragic deaths in the Kallakurichi hooch incident, claiming that the methanol used to produce the illicit liquor was sourced from Puducherry, a state ruled by the BJP-led alliance. A DMK leader called the incident a “planned conspiracy by Annamalai”.
Over 50 people in Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi district died after consuming spurious liquor on June 18.
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In a press conference, DMK Organisational Secretary RS Bharathi squarely blamed BJP's Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai for the incident. Bharathi's allegations come in response to Annamalai's earlier demand for Chief Minister MK Stalin's resignation over the tragedy.
Speaking to India Today TV, Annamalai had criticised MK Stalin, suggesting that the Chief Minister should introspect whether he should sit in the chair after what had happened.
Addressing these remarks, Bharathi asserted, "If anyone needs to resign, it’s their (BJP) ministers and the Chief Minister of Puducherry. The police are telling us that the raw materials came from there. The BJP is liable. They have done it. I’m calling this a planned conspiracy by Annamalai. This is related to Vikravandi election. I have doubts if it was done before elections."
Bharathi further questioned whether BJP leaders and ministers were held accountable for incidents in the past.
"Had the Railway Minister resigned after the Darjeeling train accident? Did the Union Minister resign due to the conspiracies that have hit NEET? Did Narendra Modi resign in 2009 when 137 people died after drinking illicit liquor?" questioned RS Bharathi.
He also accused Annamalai of spreading false information regarding the incident, including the resignation of the district's Superintendent of Police.
Kallakurichi hooch tragedy
On June 18, several men, mostly daily wage labourers from Karunapuram in Kallakurichi district, allegedly consumed spurious liquor sold in packets and sachets. By night, many of them started experiencing symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach ache, and irritation in the eyes.
A total of 53 people died in the incident, while dozens are still in critical condition.
According to Chief Minister MK Stalin, the deaths were caused by the consumption of 'methanol mixed arrack'. Four persons were arrested in connection with the sale of the illicit liquor.
Published By: Anuja Jha Published On: Jun 23, 2024
