An interesting event has taken place in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly today. Senior minister Duraimurugan’s questioning of junior minister Madivendan appeared to be mildly reprimanded. Is this the site for the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, encroaching on the elephant corridor? The incident occurred because of the question. You can see that this conversation took place in their language.
(Speaker begins to speak when Dad gives permission)
Congress MLA Asan Maulana: The Forest Minister spoke about elephant routes. Many elephant tracks are hidden and buildings are built. Elephant Crossing is not included. Isha Yoga in Coimbatore has hidden elephant tracks.
(While speaking, the Speaker interrupts and says the Minister will answer.)
Minister Madivendan: No one has complete knowledge of elephant routes yet. There is only half knowledge. It is with the intention of clarifying all this that I am talking about the grant. For this purpose, a committee headed by the Chief Minister will be formed and elephant experts will study it very seriously and then the grievances of the people will be heard and subsequent decisions will be taken. So don’t rush to make any comment.
The former was Duraimurugan: You mentioned the elephant route. But there is a lot of news in the press. They have blocked the way of elephants by constructing buildings and occupying all the reserve forest places of the government. Did they build buildings in Isha with your permission? Is it true that the elephants took the route? Do they have a hand in Reserve Forest or not? He asks for a direct answer.
Minister Madivendan: Sir, they have asked the question. This is an attempt to clarify the routes of elephants. We can only say after knowing the details of the Isha issue. I will tell you after examining it thoroughly.
The former was Duraimurugan: It has been 3 years since you took office. Haven’t explored yet? He ended by saying that he is asking that.
That is, the member said he was listening and mildly reprimanded the junior minister. It seems that Minister Madivendan also took this constructively. It is worth noting that the reply was duly investigated and replied soon.
