AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, on Sunday, December 10, 2023 urged the Tamil Nadu government to double the cash assistance to ₹12,000 each to all families affected by Cyclone Michaung in Chennai and its neighbouring districts. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had on Saturday announced a cash aid of ₹6,000 each to the affected families.
In a statement, he held the DMK government responsible for the “lack of preparedness” to tackle the Cyclone Michaung-induced situation and this has affected people badly.
“People are unhappy with the announced relief. They have lost their income and possessions. So, the compensation should be increased and should be provided to all affected people without imposing any conditions,” Mr. Palaniswami said.
