Tiruchirappalli, March 27 -- Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) party candidate from the Thiruverumbur constituency, Jallikattu Rajesh, on Friday began his campaign by participating in the cleaning drive of hyacinth in the Mavadi Kulam lake.

Speaking to ANI, Rajesh slammed the Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi and DMK leader, saying that he did not take any steps in the cleaning of the lake despite several petitions being submitted.

"Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi from DMK, who is currently the sitting MLA and a minister representing this constituency, has not taken any steps to desilt or clean the lake. Despite submitting petitions multiple times, no action has been taken so far," he said.

"Therefore, as part of the electio...