Shehzad Poonawalla, the national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party, vehemently criticized the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the wake of the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, labeling it a disaster sponsored and patronized by the DMK. Poonawalla did not spare the Congress Party either, rebuking them for their silence on the matter. The tragedy, which claimed several lives due to the consumption of illicit liquor, has sparked outrage and political condemnation. Poonawalla`s remarks underscore the escalating tensions and blame-game between political factions, highlighting the severe repercussions and human cost of the illicit liquor trade in India.