Piyush Goyal Defends BJP's Allocation of PM Mitra Park to Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu election 2026: If BJP were playing petty politics, State would not have got first PM Mitra Park, says Piyush Goyal
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the allocation of the first PM Mitra Park to Tamil Nadu demonstrates that the BJP is not engaging in petty politics. He dismissed claims that proposed delimitation would harm southern states and reaffirmed the government's commitment to implementing 33% reservation for women by 2029.
- 01Piyush Goyal emphasized that the PM Mitra Park allocation to Tamil Nadu shows BJP's commitment beyond political favoritism.
- 02He dismissed allegations that delimitation would disadvantage southern states.
- 03Goyal accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of spreading false narratives.
- 04He mentioned a nationwide proportional increase in representation.
- 05The government aims to implement 33% reservation for women by 2029.
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On April 13, 2026, Piyush Goyal (Union Minister for Commerce and Industry) defended the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against allegations of petty politics regarding the allocation of the first PM Mitra Park to Tamil Nadu. Goyal argued that if the BJP were engaging in such politics, they would have favored states ruled by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) or the BJP. He also rejected claims by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin that proposed delimitation would disadvantage southern states, asserting that there is a proportional increase in representation across the country. Goyal criticized Stalin for promoting a false narrative and reiterated the government's commitment to implementing 33% reservation for women by 2029.
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The allocation of the PM Mitra Park to Tamil Nadu is expected to boost local economic development and create job opportunities in the region.
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