Sengottaiyan refutes allegations of TVK indulging in horse-trading
Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan denied allegations that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was involved in horse-trading. He emphasized that the MLAs who joined TVK did so voluntarily and refuted claims of his involvement in their decision. Sengottaiyan also addressed criticisms regarding law and order, stating that the new government should be given time to address these issues.
- ▪K.A. Sengottaiyan refuted allegations of horse-trading by the TVK.
- ▪He stated that MLAs joined the TVK of their own will and denied any involvement.
- ▪Sengottaiyan mentioned that the new government should be given time to improve law and order.
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Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management K.A. Sengottaiyan on Tuesday refuted allegations of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) indulging in horse-trading and said everyone knew who attempted to become Chief Minister with the support of the DMK.Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat in Chennai, Mr. Sengottaiyan, while responding to a question on allegations of horse-trading by the TVK by inducting AIADMK MLAs who resigned their legislator posts into the party, said: “There is no horse-trading. Everyone knows who was involved in horse-trading. Who attempted to become Chief Minister with the support of the DMK? They should answer that.
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