Recalling the prices between 2004 and 2014, under the United Progressive Alliance (UPA)-led administration, Kharge said that despite sharp increases in crude oil prices at that time, the government then had taken steps to ensure the price increases were not felt

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