DMK President M. K. Stalin on Monday said he was saddened by the continuing banner culture in party events and urged the party cadres to put a full stop to the practice of erecting banners which is a threat to life.
His statement comes after E. Dinesh, a 13-year-old school student, was electrocuted when a DMK flagpole he was erecting with others for a wedding came in contact with a live overhead cable on the Villupuram-Mambalapattu Road last week.
Mr. Stalin expressed shock over the incident and pointed out he has continuously emphasised that erecting banners should not be a hindrance to the public.
“Despite me condemning such acts several times, it still continues. It saddens me,” he said.
“I don’t know how to console Dinesh’s family. I can only share their grief. Ensuring that this kind of incidents do not happen again will only be the true tribute,” Mr. Stalin said.
