The AIADMK’s former coordinator O. Panneerselvam and the AMMK general secretary, T.T.V. Dhinakaran, on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 expressed disappointment over the absence of cash support component in the Pongal gift hamper.
In a statement, Mr. Panneerselvam, who referred to reports in sections of the press on the matter, said the gift hamper contained only one kg raw rice, one kg sugar and one piece of sugarcane and there was nothing on the cash support, causing dissatisfaction among people. He recalled that last year, a sum of ₹1,000 each was paid to ration cardholders. Mr. Panneerselvam said this time, the expectation of the people was that ₹3,000 should be paid to all the ration cardholders without any condition.
