CM Palaniswami reiterates opposition to privatisation of Salem Steel Plant

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami Friday underlined his government’s commitment against any attempt to privatize the Salem Steel Plant, saying all MPs from the state can meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the matter.
Responding to Leader of the Opposition M K Stalin, who raised the issue in the state Assembly, Palaniswami, also the AIADMK Joint Coordinator, assured his party’s support in highlighting the issue in both Houses of Parliament.
He recalled that the state government had resisted a similar attempt two years ago, and reiterated that the plant, a special unit of Steel Authority of India Ltd, (SAIL), should continue to remain a public sector undertaking.
“As a first step, your and our MPs can meet the Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) and the minister in-charge (Dharmendra Pradhan) to press for the withdrawal of the move,” Palaniswami said.

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