Tamil Nadu Government Approaches Supreme Court After Madras High Court Restrains Use of MK Stalin’s Name for Government Schemes
The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court, challenging a recent order by the Madras High Court which barred the state from naming welfare schemes after Chief Minister MK Stalin.
The state government moved the Supreme Court on Monday, contesting the Madras High Court’s directive that prohibits the use of CM MK Stalin’s name or that of former CM M Karunanidhi in naming government welfare schemes.
Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the state, made an urgent mention of the plea before a bench headed by Chief Justice BR Gavai today.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the matter on Wednesday.
The state argues that the naming of welfare schemes falls under the executive’s discretion and is a vital aspect of its public engagement strategy.
The apex court’s upcoming hearing is anticipated to examine the constitutional boundaries of political branding in state-sponsored programmes.
Madras High Court Order
The issue originates from a Madras High Court ruling that restrained the state government from associating political leaders’ names with welfare programmes, specifically highlighting the “Ungaludan Stalin” (“Stalin With You”) scheme.
The High Court, however, made it clear that its order does not prevent the actual execution of the scheme.
