DMK Decries 'Step-Motherly Treatment' in Union Budget 2024-25

The ruling DMK criticised the Union budget 2024-25 for allegedly showing partiality against Tamil Nadu. The party plans to hold statewide protests against the BJP-led central government, accusing it of neglecting critical funds for Metro Rail and flood relief while favoring certain states for political gains.

The ruling DMK criticized the 'step-motherly treatment' meted out to Tamil Nadu in the Union budget 2024-25. The party announced a statewide agitation against the Centre over the issue.

The party revealed massive protests would be held in all district headquarters on Saturday, targeting the BJP-led central government for 'neglecting' Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister M K Stalin's requests for Metro Rail and flood relief funds were ignored, while other states received generous disaster relief.

'A country's budget should ensure equitable development by fairly allocating funds across all states,' stated the DMK, accusing the current budget of favoring select states for political survival, despite Tamil Nadu's extensive contributions to national development.