Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Accuses BJP of Political Motives Behind Union Budget

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin criticized the BJP-led Union Government over the 2024-25 Union Budget, accusing it of discriminating against Tamil Nadu and acting out of political revenge. Opposing these claims, BJP leader K Annamalai cited data on fund distribution and defended the central government's policies.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin launched a sharp attack against the BJP at the Centre over the 2024-25 Union Budget, calling it 'revenge' against the country. Stalin warned of more electoral defeats for the BJP due to its 'mistake after mistake.'

He boycotted the Niti Aayog meeting, accusing the Union Budget of showing a discriminatory attitude towards Tamil Nadu by disregarding disaster relief pleas and significant state projects like Chennai Metro Rail's second phase.

In response, Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai dismissed Stalin's allegations, releasing data to show funds disbursed to Tamil Nadu for central schemes. He asserted that the BJP-led government has eased the tax burden on middle-class people, comparing tax slabs under UPA and BJP regimes.

(With inputs from agencies.)