Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Monday asserted that the primary focus of political leaders must remain on people's issues and that development should not be forgotten amid political transitions.

Addressing reporters at the Thoothukudi Airport, Soundararajan responded to Thoothukudi MLA Srinath's statements about transforming the port city, stating that leaders must first understand and address the real issues faced by citizens on the ground.

She advised newly appointed ministers to focus on their respective constituencies and public welfare rather than spending time on political criticism.

She further stated that the expansion of the Thoothukudi Port and improvements in air services were outcomes of the Central Government's development initiatives.