Minister joins Madurai drug awareness walk as opposition mounts pressure

The public event in Madurai highlights a push for a drug-free society, yet the initiative arrives amidst a volatile political climate. Earlier this week, Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin leveled sharp criticism at the administration, specifically citing the brutal murder of 19-year-old Amudhan in Coimbatore. Stalin rejected characterizations of the killing as a mere gang clash, asserting instead that the victim was targeted for reporting local drug trafficking activities.

Stalin further challenged the government’s narrative regarding its first 100 days in office, pointing to the Coimbatore incident and recent reports of sexual harassment as evidence of a deteriorating security environment. While the administration promotes its legislative achievements, the opposition is demanding immediate accountability and more rigorous law enforcement. The call for justice, echoed by the victim's parents and party-led demonstrations in Kallakurichi, frames the drug crisis as the primary driver of the state's current instability.