DMK leader MK Stalin raises gutka scam in Assembly, slams Health Minister Vijayabhaskar

Tamil Nadu Assembly turned violent once again as DMK raised questions over the gutka scam involving top cops and a minister.

DMK leader MK Stalin, who entered the assembly around 10.30am, raised the question on a leaked report around 11.20am as expected. The report which got leaked yesterday claimed that top police officials were paid hefty amount to allow the sale of banned tobacco products like gutka in the state.

The report claimed that former city police commissioner George, present DGP TK Rajendran and Health Minister Vijayabhaskar were allegedly bribed for the sale of the products.  According to sources, the documents were allegedly seized during a raid at a warehouse in north Chennai where a large amount of gutkas and a set of documents were seized. The document allegedly carries statement of a person, who upon investigation, had agreed to have paid the



officials.

Stalin demanded the Speaker to allow a discussion on the matter, but the Speaker denied it by claiming that the matter is under scrutiny and he can't allow and debate based on media reports. DMK and other Opposition parties staged a walkout from the assembly.

MK Stalin later said that health minister, who is supposed to play the role of safeguarding the lives of the public, being indulged in such acts is equivalent to 'committing murder'. Stalin also fumed that the ruling government is submerged in corruption that they are afraid to allow DMK to speak on any matter and that he will take the matter with the Governor.

Health Minister Vijayabhaskar is already facing flak for not handling NEET issue thoroughly, followed by the I-T raid and now the 'gutka scam'. It is an absolute miracle that EPS government is still appearing to operate smoothly even after so much issues.