Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) president Anbumani Ramadoss on Friday (August 7, 2026) criticised the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to implement several infrastructure projects through public-private partnerships (PPP), alleging that increased privatisation of public services would undermine employment opportunities and social justice.

Referring to the State Budget presented on August 5, Dr. Anbumani said projects such as operating electric buses through private firms, setting up integrated student hostels, constructing a ₹4,000-crore power transmission corridor between Coimbatore and Ariyalur, establishing 20,000 EV charging stations, and building one lakh houses in Chennai through private participation would reduce government recruitment.

He urged the government to withdraw its privatisation plans, fill six lakh vacancies in government departments, and instead focus on creating more employment opportunities and strengthening social justice measures.

Published - August 07, 2026 03:56 pm IST