Erode (Tamil Nadu), Jan 7 (IANS) Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) leader Seeman on Wednesday vehemently condemned the ruling DMK and the opposition AIADMK for exchanging allegations of corruption, branding their political conflict a 'tragic farce' designed for public viewing.

During a press briefing in Erode, Seeman articulated that the two major Dravidian parties have turned politics into a mere performance, continuously throwing accusations of corruption without any genuine intention to reform public life.

'Observe this profound tragedy. One claim follows another. It resembles a dramatic presentation during festival time. Citizens can only witness it, chuckle, and move on,' he stated, accusing both factions of deceiving voters while ignoring pressing public issues.

In reference to the AIADMK-PMK coalition, Seeman remarked that it was a partnership the parties have long anticipated, labeling it as their 'last chance' in the present political climate.

He reiterated that NTK is fully gearing up for the forthcoming Assembly elections and declared that the party will announce its candidates for all 234 constituencies on February 21, showcasing its readiness to compete statewide.

Seeman also launched a vigorous critique of what he termed as election-driven populism, particularly welfare announcements associated with the Pongal festival.

'If the government truly believed in offering cash aid during Pongal, it should have done so last year as well,' he contended.

'This is not a genuine Pongal gesture; this is an election Pongal,' Seeman asserted.

He challenged the logic behind the initiative to distribute 30 lakh laptops, suggesting that such announcements were more about vote-bank politics than genuine governance focused on the populace.

Raising concerns over the escalating drug issue in Tamil Nadu, Seeman noted that the prevalence of ganja and other narcotics has surged significantly. He questioned how such a pervasive drug culture could proliferate without the government's awareness.

Seeman also questioned the DMK's moral right to address drug issues, highlighting that the state itself promotes and profits from liquor sales.

'They legalize alcohol, sell it openly, and are only worried about ensuring sales do not decline. There are even meetings where District Collectors discuss sales targets,' he claimed.

The NTK leader further expressed worry over the declining enrollment in government schools.

Rather than focusing on the dwindling number of students in public schools, the government seems more concerned about maintaining liquor sales, he stated.

He argued that these contradictions undermine the ruling party's moral authority to address the drug culture.

Seeman emphasized that Tamil Nadu urgently requires a transition from spectacle-driven politics to governance grounded in ethics, education, and social responsibility, warning that ongoing political theatrics will only exacerbate public disillusionment.