Udhayanidhi Stalin Criticizes PM Modi's Fund Denial Amid Election Campaigns in Tamil Nadu
PM Modi ‘denying funds to T.N.’ but making frequent poll visits to State: Udhayanidhi
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Tamil Nadu's Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of withholding the state's rightful funds while actively campaigning in Tamil Nadu ahead of the Assembly elections. He highlighted the successful distribution of ₹5,000 to 1.31 crore women under the Magalir Urimai scheme despite legal challenges from opposition parties.
- 01Udhayanidhi Stalin claims the Union government is withholding funds from Tamil Nadu.
- 02Prime Minister Modi is campaigning in Tamil Nadu during the election period.
- 03The DMK government successfully distributed ₹5,000 to 1.31 crore women under the Magalir Urimai scheme.
- 04Opposition parties attempted to challenge the scheme in court.
- 05Concerns were raised about the possibility of the Union government seizing the funds.
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On April 18, 2026, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly failing to release the state's due share of funds while frequently visiting Tamil Nadu for election campaigning. Speaking at a rally in Gobichettipalayam for Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidates, he accused the ruling AIADMK and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to obstruct the Magalir Urimai scheme through legal actions. Despite these challenges, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin ensured that ₹5,000 was distributed to 1.31 crore women before the elections, addressing concerns that the Union government might seize the funds. Udhayanidhi emphasized the importance of this financial support for women in the state.
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The withholding of funds could affect various state programs and financial support for residents, particularly women benefiting from the Magalir Urimai scheme.
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