He said Sonia Gandhi’s book had attracted international attention, with political leaders from India and abroad showing interest in reading it. TN CM Joseph Vijay was also likely to attend the meeting, he added.
On reports of police inspections at colleges to check the circulation of narcotic substances among students, the Minister said a general circular had been issued to the police to monitor drug circulation in higher educational institutions.
Acting on the instructions, anti-narcotics police personnel were conducting surprise inspections, he said.
He added that inspections at colleges and their surrounding areas were routine exercises that had been conducted for years. The government had prohibited students from consuming alcohol, and any violation or misuse of the order would invite stringent legal action, he said.
On women’s safety, Viswanathan said women were respected in Tamil Nadu and that Chief Minister Vijay considered them his sisters. He added that the government would stand by women and ensure their safety and dignity.
