Chennai, Dec. 28 -- AIADMK leader RB Udhaya Kumar on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the DMK government, alleging that the state has witnessed a steep decline in governance standards under their regime.

Criticising the DMK government, Kumar said, "Under the DMK regime, property tax, electricity charges, and water and garbage taxes have been increased to unprecedented levels."

He further alleged, "The prices of essential commodities have also risen."

Raising concerns over women's safety, Kumar said, "Crimes of sexual violence against women in Tamil Nadu have increased in a manner that brings shame to the State."

He also claimed that the law-and-order situation has deteriorated.

Kumar further alleged financial mismanagement by the st...