Tamil Nadu's Fiscal Challenge: Minister Calls Out Union Government

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu presented the 2026-27 Interim Budget, allocating Rs 5,463 crore to social security. He criticized the union government for creating a fiscal crisis in Tamil Nadu, citing withheld funds and denied projects. The budget speech, nearly 2.5 hours, precedes the 2026 assembly election.

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu delivered the Interim Budget for 2026-27, announcing a Rs 5,463 crore allocation towards social security in the state Assembly on Tuesday.

The Minister accused the union government of efforts to induce a financial crisis in Tamil Nadu, highlighting instances of withheld funds and significant infrastructure projects being denied.

With a lengthy speech of nearly 2.5 hours, the Minister's address comes as Tamil Nadu prepares for its assembly election in April 2026.

(With inputs from agencies.)