Coimbatore, June 4 -- Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) Principal Secretary Durai Vaiko, on Thursday, addressed concerns regarding the state's law and order situation, asserting that Tamil Nadu remains in a significantly better position than many northern states.

Speaking to reporters at Coimbatore Airport, MDMK Principal Secretary Durai Vaiko responded to criticism regarding the state's law and order situation and allegations that the DMK was responsible for the continued occurrence of crime incidents.

Durai Vaiko noted that the new government had assumed office only three weeks ago and said the Chief Minister's observation that many crimes were linked to drug abuse could not be termed incorrect, adding that such issues cou...