Continuing his open vehicle campaign for BJP candidate A. Namassivayam for Puducherry Lok Sabha seat, Chief Minister and AINRC founder N. Rangasamy said steps are being taken to reopen ration shops in the Union Territory.
He gave the assurance when a section of women voters who were listening to his campaign speech at Ariankuppam raised the issue of ration shops. When women pointed out that the money remitted in bank accounts for buying free rice are taken away by their husbands to buy liquor, the Chief Minister said the government has been taking steps to reopen ration shops.
“The new Lieutenant Governor has come. After the election, the government will again process the file. The ration shops will be opened to supply free rice,” he said. When the women complained about liquor outlets, Mr. Rangasamy said, “It is your responsibility to keep your husbands under check.”
The Chief Minister said the status of Puducherry as a Union Territory necessitated cordial relationship with the Central government for speedy implementation of welfare and development projects. “Electing a BJP candidate will certainly help in maintaining close relationship with the Central government. We are hopeful of Mr. Namassivayam getting a berth in the Cabinet, “ he said.
On Friday, the Chief Minister campaigned for the BJP candidate in Ariankuppam, Veerampattinam and in the town.
