Vaiko releases 34-year crime report; rebukes allies for criticising T.N. government

CHENNAI Amid ongoing accusations by Opposition parties of increase in crime and deteriorating law and order in Tamil Nadu, MDMK general secretary Vaiko on Tuesday released a catalogue of crimes that occurred over the past 34 years. He also lamented that the TVK-led government was being criticised by two of its coalition partners. Addressing journalists in Chennai on Tuesday, he said except the IUML and the MDMK, the other parties within the ruling alliance have been criticising the administration.

Mr. Vaiko released a list detailing crimes committed in the State between May 1991 and May 2026. Citing the list compiled by the Madurai-based human rights organisation People’s Watch, he highlighted several major criminal incidents.

Speaking on the subject for over an hour, Vaiko also recounted the backdrop of key moments from his own political journey during this period. In particular, he detailed the circumstances surrounding his arrest under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) in July 2002.