TVK govt. unable to control price rise: Edappadi Palaniswami - The HinduUpdated - October 30, 2026 08:43 pm IST - TIRUCHIAIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Friday said the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led government had not taken any steps to control price rise. Mr. Palaniswami told reporters at the Tiruchi international airport that prices of rice and other essential commodities had risen steadily after the government took charge, severely affecting the people of the State. There was no benefit for the people under the six-month TVK government, he said and added that the government had taken ₹40,000 crore as loan in the last six months. These were the “achievements” of the TVK government which was functioning without any proper planning, he said.The law and order situation in Tamil Nadu had deteriorated, Mr. Palaniswami said citing the recent jail break in Theni district and “the inability of the government to arrest those indulging in crimes.”The TVK government was unable to check the peddling of narcotic substances in the State because of which crimes were getting reported daily. There was no safety for the people under the TVK government, he said and alleged that Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay was not paying due attention to the issue.Published - October 30, 2026 08:42 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }