War of words erupts between DMK and AIADMK cadres over taking credit for Amma Mini Clinic

KANYAKUMARI: Tense moments prevailed at the inaugural of an

Amma Mini Clinic

at Anjugramam in Kanyakumari district on Wednesday as there was

war of words

between a DMK MLA and AIADMK functionaries over taking credit for launching the scheme.

The mini clinic was dedicated in the presence of district collector M Arvind and the special representative of the Tamil Nadu government at New Delhi, N Thalavai Sundaram. As the collector left the place after the dedication, war of words began on stage at the event organised by the AIADMK. It began with Kanyakumari MLA S Austin (DMK) claiming that the mini clinic scheme was an initiative of the DMK.

Countering it, AIADMK district secretary S A Ashokan questioned the MLA for taking part in the event for which he was not invited and stirring up a controversy. Ashokan also questioned the eligibility of the DMK MLA to participate in the event. This resulted in DMK and AIADMK cadres engaging in a push and pull off stage. Police pacified both sides.


The situation on stage was brought under control by Thalavai Sundaram. As Austin remained on stage till the end of the event, Thalavai Sundaram, who spoke after Ashokan, countered point by point the allegations made by the MLA.