Tamil Nadu Ignored in Union Budget: CM Stalin to Boycott NITI Aayog Meet

Chief Minister M K Stalin of Tamil Nadu voiced his discontent over the Union Budget, asserting that the state has been completely neglected. In protest, Stalin announced he will boycott the NITI Aayog meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. DMK MPs plan to stage a protest in Delhi.

Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday expressed strong discontent over the Union Budget, asserting that Tamil Nadu has been completely ignored. As a sign of protest, he announced he would boycott the NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi, scheduled for July 27 and chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Calling the budget a significant disappointment, Stalin emphasized that the Center's disregard for Tamil Nadu justifies his decision to boycott the meeting. DMK MPs are set to stage a protest in Delhi on July 24 to highlight the issues, with Stalin vowing to continue the fight in what he termed the 'people's court.'

Speaking to reporters, Stalin accused the Central government of favoring states like Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, while Tamil Nadu's demands, including essential funding for Chennai Metro Rail Phase-2 and disaster relief, have been sidelined. He further criticized Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for not announcing any special schemes for Tamil Nadu, despite adopting several of its successful initiatives.