Anbumani Ramadoss Criticizes DMK Over Viral Video of Minor with Alcohol
Anbumani slams DMK over viral video of inebriated minor
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Anbumani Ramadoss, leader of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) party, condemned the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government for its failure to prevent minors from accessing alcohol after a video of an inebriated Class 8 student went viral. He called for accountability from Chief Minister M. K. Stalin regarding the issue.
- 01Anbumani Ramadoss criticized the DMK government for failing to protect minors from alcohol access.
- 02He described the video of the inebriated student as 'disturbing'.
- 03Ramadoss questioned the enforcement of age restrictions on alcohol sales.
- 04He highlighted the issue of a college student supplying alcohol to the minor.
- 05The PMK leader called for accountability from Chief Minister M. K. Stalin.
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Anbumani Ramadoss, leader of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) party, expressed his outrage over a viral video showing a Class 8 student appearing inebriated, labeling the situation as 'disturbing'. He criticized the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government for failing to prevent minors from accessing alcohol, suggesting that the administration prioritizes liquor sales over student welfare. Ramadoss pointed out the lax enforcement of age restrictions, citing reports of a college student under 21 years old who allegedly provided alcohol to the minor. He demanded accountability from Chief Minister M. K. Stalin and noted that the DMK's manifesto has not adequately addressed issues of prohibition or substance abuse.
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This incident raises concerns about the accessibility of alcohol to minors in Tamil Nadu, prompting discussions on the need for stricter enforcement of age restrictions.
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