⚖️ ITAK to Challenge Govt.’s Praja Shakthi Program

The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has officially declared its opposition to the Government’s Praja Shakthi program, citing concerns over administrative overreach and local governance. • Core Dispute: ITAK spokesperson M.A. Sumanthiran claims the initiative creates a parallel administrative mechanism, bypassing elected local government structures. • Constitutional Concerns: The party argues the program operates outside official state frameworks, undermining the mandate of representatives elected by the people. • Legal Warning: Asserting that the program obstructs the activities of local institutions, ITAK has indicated it will pursue a legal challenge against the initiative.