Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, calling the Union Budget a “vengeful act” against states and people who boycotted the BJP. His remarks came ahead of the 9th NITI Aayog’s Governing Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Stalin expressed his concerns through a self-made video, highlighting the alleged discriminatory attitude towards Tamil Nadu reflected in the Union Budget 2024.
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- Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin accused the BJP government of using the Union Budget as a “vengeful act” against states that boycotted the party.
- Stalin’s comments were made before the 9th NITI Aayog’s Governing Council meeting chaired by PM Narendra Modi.
- In a self-made video, Stalin criticized the Union Government for actions contrary to “progressive thoughts.”
- He highlighted the success of Tamil Nadu’s Dravidian Model Government and its direct benefits to citizens.
- Stalin accused the Union Government of disregarding Tamil Nadu and not announcing any special projects for the state in the budget.
- He criticized the Union Government for not providing funds for the Chennai Metro Rail Project’s second phase and other metro projects in Coimbatore and Madurai.
- Stalin mentioned the insufficient disaster relief funds provided by the Union Government after cyclones hit Tamil Nadu.
- He accused the Union Government of holding up funds for the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and imposing their ideology through the New Education Policy (NEP).
- Stalin argued that the Union Budget aimed to keep the BJP in power rather than serve the entire country.
- He noted that Congress and other opposition leaders also announced their boycott of the NITI Aayog meeting, echoing his concerns.
