Ahead of the NITI Aayog meeting, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party government over the Union Budget and said that the budget seems like a "vengeful act" against the States and people who boycotted the BJP.
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) announced it would hold protests across Tamil Nadu against the Union Government, alleging that the state was neglected in the Union Budget 2024. The protest will take place on July 27.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin first announced the boycott in Chennai. Following this, the Congress said its chief ministers, including Himachal Pradesh's Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, Karnataka's Siddaramaiah and Telangana's Revanth Reddy, would skip the meeting.
Saying that the Union Budget discriminated against Tamil Nadu, DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran alleged on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not working for the people but working for the parties that support him to stay in power.
While talking to ANI, the Union Minister said, "I am strongly condemning this. This is the habit of INDI Alliance, they are not participating in such a big forum. If Stalin did not come here to attend, how would he give justice to the Tamil people?"
Karnataka Leader of the Opposition, R Ashoka, on Wednesday slammed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for boycotting the NITI Aayog meeting scheduled for July 27.
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Tiruchi Siva criticised the Union Budget 2024 and said that funds have been allocated indiscriminately to certain states ruled by parties that are in alliance with the BJP.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 22: Nearly 2,500 students participated in the 5th National Abacas based Maths Olympiad 2024 competition held at the Chennai Trade Centre here on Saturday.
Tamil Nadu Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday inspected the Chennai Metro Rail works in Maduravoyal Alapakkam area of Chennai at Poonamallee metro rail stations.
Amidst speculations regarding his elevation to the position of Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Minister and DMK Youth Wing Secretary, addressed the rumours.