No security provided for TESO conference, says Karunanidhi

Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsCharging police with not providingsecurity for yesterday's pro-Eelam TESO conference, DMK chiefM Karunanidhi today said political parties may take over orlose the seat of power, but the bureaucracy is "permanent" andhas to discharge its duties dispassionately. Claiming that TESO (Tamil Eelam Supporters' Organisation)conference here was a "success," he said it had answered thosewho expected it to remain a non-starter in the wake of policedenying permission with the court later staying the ban. Despite court orders to give protection,no policemen wereposted at YMCA Grounds, venue of the evening public meet,whichhe said was attended by domestic and international dignitariesbesides thousands of party supporters who he claimed strictlyadhered to DMK's principle of "Duty, Discipline and Dignity." "In a democratic country, parties become ruling parties andthe opposite. But officials are the ones who are permanent inthe (chain of) administration. They should discharge theirduties dispassionately and without any political bias towardsthe ruling party as that is not good for the growth ofdemocracy," he said in a statement. While the usual 'Z-Plus' category of security cover,under which he is covered was in place, police had not givenany other protection which is "not only regrettable but alsocondemnable," he said. Leaders who had participated in the event were "shocked"over this, he said but expressed happiness over the successfulconduct of the conference despite 'obstacles', apparentlyreferring to police denying permission and a case filedagainst the meet being held in Chennai.first published:January 01, 1970, 05:30 ISTlast updated:January 01, 1970, 05:30 IST
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