Udhayanidhi Stalin Accuses Central Government of Neglecting Tamil Nadu
Centre punishing Tamil Nadu by not releasing funds: Udhayanidhi
The Hindu
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Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized the BJP-led central government for withholding funds and failing to announce new schemes for Tamil Nadu. He claimed that the Centre's actions are an attempt to impose Hindi and control the state through the AIADMK party, led by Edappadi Palaniswami, ahead of the upcoming elections.
- 01Udhayanidhi Stalin accuses the central government of punishing Tamil Nadu by withholding funds.
- 02He alleges that the BJP is trying to impose Hindi in Tamil Nadu.
- 03Stalin claims the AIADMK is acting as a puppet for Prime Minister Modi.
- 04The upcoming election is framed as a battle between Delhi's influence and Tamil Nadu's autonomy.
- 05He highlights the DMK government's achievements over the past five years.
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Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin of Tamil Nadu criticized the BJP-led central government for allegedly punishing the state by not releasing necessary funds and failing to announce new schemes in the Union Budget. Speaking at campaign events in Viralimalai and Pudukottai, he claimed that the Centre is attempting to impose Hindi and control Tamil Nadu through the AIADMK party, led by Edappadi Palaniswami. Stalin accused Palaniswami of being subservient to Prime Minister Modi, asserting that the upcoming election is a contest between the 'Delhi team' and the 'Tamil Nadu team' led by the DMK. He emphasized the DMK government's achievements in development over the past five years, asserting that Tamil Nadu has been at the forefront of growth and has catered to the needs of all sections of society.
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The allegations of fund withholding could affect various state development projects and social schemes, impacting citizens' welfare.
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