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Edappadi Palaniswami urges TVK government to emulate Jayalalithaa on NLC disinvestment

On Monday, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, general secretary of AIADMK, called on Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government to emulate former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's 2013 approach to Neyveli Lignite Corporation. This plea arises as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay stands against Union government's plan to disinvest its equity stake in NLC.

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Jun 29, 2026 · 1 min read · 11 views
Edappadi Palaniswami urges TVK government to emulate Jayalalithaa on NLC disinvestment

Key Takeaways

  • •In 2013, Jayalalithaa successfully advocated for state PSUs to acquire 3.56% of NLC shares amid disinvestment proposals.
  • •Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced plans for protests against the Union government's privatization of the Neyveli Lignite Corporation.
  • •Local residents from 23 villages provided land for the NLC in the 1950s, expecting it to remain a public sector entity.
  • •Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has openly opposed the Union government's disinvestment plans for the NLC.
  • •The AIADMK views the NLC as a vital public asset and is rallying support to protect it from privatization.

Monday,Edappadi K. Palaniswami,AIADMK's general secretary,urged Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government to follow former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's example on Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC). His call comes with Union government again proposing to sell its equity stake in NLC,a move opposed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay.

Palaniswami looked back to 2013 when Jayalalithaa pushed for state public sector units to buy part of NLC's shares as the Centre aimed to disinvest. State PSUs ended up buying 3.56% of equity then . He pointed out NLC's roots in 1950s, when locals from 23 villages gave up land on promise it would stay public .

Palaniswami urged Union government to rethink its privatization plans for NLC. He declared AIADMK would lead protests against privatization moves and support any related actions . The issue has become a rallying cry for the party,as it fights to protect what it sees as crucial for the state…

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