AIADMK alleges model code violation by Udhayanidhi, submits complaints with Election Commission

The AIADMK has submitted a complaint to the Election Commission over the reported assurance by Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin that 40 lakh more women will receive benefits from the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam. It also submitted another complaint over government pleaders engaged in DMK-related activities, while their duty was to defend the State in the legal proceedings.

In his complaint to the Chief Electoral Officer, AIADMK functionary I.S. Inbadurai said Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin had, during an election campaign, assured women, who have not benefitted under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam, that he would make arrangements for them to get it within five months. The AIADMK functionary contended that the Minister’s act was directly against the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

Mr. Inbadurai also recalled his complaint against Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin’s “use of unparliamentary and unethical language against the opposition parties” during an election campaign on March 31. He further contended that it might also “promote enmity between two groups”.