EPS says 4,000 Amma clinics will be opened after AIADMK comes to power

KRISHNAGIRI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palansiwami on Monday said 4000 mini clinics named after late chief minister J Jayalalithaa would be opened after AIADMK comes to power. Speaking at Denkanikottai in Krishnagiri district in his third leg of the statewide tour, EPS alleged that Nalam Kaakkum Stalin programme implemented by the DMK govt only envisages to conduct weekly medical camps whereas the AIADMK govt had aimed for permanent health care by opening Amma Mini Clinics. “We opened 2,000 Amma mini clinics. But Stalin closed them. Once we come to power, we will open 4,000 Amma mini clinics,’’ EPS announced.

He alleged that even the Nalam Kaakkum Stalin programme was a replica of AIADMK’s healthcare initiative. “Fifteen lakh people benefited out of our medical camps held across the state during our 10-year regime,’’ he said adding that Stalin was duping the people of Tamil Nadu by claiming credit for AIADMK schemes by renaming them.EPS said AIADMK govt had implemented multiple schemes benefitting farmers but Stalin had betrayed farmers.

“We gave 24 hours three phase electricity to farmers. AIADMK waived farmers' loans twice,’’ he said. “Once AIADMK comes to power round the clock power supply for farmers will resume,’’ he said. EPS said that the AIADMK-BJP alliance was robust and that they would win 210 seats in the 2026 elections. “The DMK depends on its alliance partners, while the AIADMK-BJP alliance relies on the people,” he said. EPS said that the AIADMK has maintained a harmonious relationship with the central government while governing the state effectively, which led to prosperity of Tamil Nadu.During his speech at Veppanapalli, EPS said the DMK govt had failed to protect the interests of farmers. He alleged that the DMK government had not opened the flower auction centre in Hosur, which was constructed at a cost of Rs.20 crore during the AIADMK's tenure. He said the centre would be operational once the AIADMK regains power.EPS said the DMK govt ignored the mango farmers' request for a base price for their crops and guaranteed that their requests would be met.School students in EPS rallySome school children standing alongside party cadres during the EPS rally in Rayakottai in Krishnagiri district on Monday raised several eyebrows. The students in school uniforms were draped in saffron shawls. "A few BJP functionaries draped their party shawls over them and asked them to join the crowd," said K Srinivasan, who was at the rally.