DMK Drav Model 2.0 govt will rule TN again in 2026 : Stalin
Erode, June 11 (UNI) Asserting that the ruling DMK has launched various welfare measures for
the agriculturists, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said the DMK's Dravidian Model 2.0 will
form the government again in 2026 and more schemes would be launched for the farmers.
Stating that the DMK was always an agri-friendly government and listed out various initiatives implemented by it, Mr Stalin launched a scathing attack on the previous AIADMK regime and
accused it of betraying the farmers in every possible way.
Speaking after inaugurating an Agri Expo and a conference at Perundurai in this district, he said
the AIADMK rule was like weeds growing among crops--disruptive and harmful to agriculture.
Accusing the AIADMK of supporting the three farm laws enacted by the Centre that were aimed at snatching the rights of the agriculturists, the Chief Minister said "only for such acts of betrayal, you have defeated the AIADMK (in 2021 polls and installed the DMK in power".
Highlighting Erode's contribution to agriculture, the Chief Minister said, 'Known as the turmeric
capital of India, Erode ranks 8th in agricultural development in the state.
"For the first time in Tamil Nadu's history, our government has presented a separate budget for the agriculture sector', he added
Stalin said Tamil Nadu had produced 458 lakh metric tonnes of food grains in the past four years under the DMK regime. 'It is because of our farmers that we have food and good health. Their hard work ensures people live happily,' he said.
Referring to the DMK's approach since taking office, he said, 'We renamed the Agriculture Department as the Department of Farmers' Welfare to reflect our commitment. We are not fake farmers who just wear a green shawl for appearance. If a farmer faces a problem, I will be the
first to stand by their side.'
In a sharp critique, Stalin said, 'Farmers know how weeds sprout among crops. The AIADMK government was like those weeds. It betrayed farmers in every aspect. Think back—didn't you
have to protest for every basic need during their rule?'
He also pointed out that the number of farmer suicides was higher during the previous AIADMK regime.
In contrast, under the current DMK 'Dravidian Model government' he said, efforts are being made
to protect and support the farming community.
'The Dravidian Model 2.0 government will be established again and more schemes for agriculturists
will be launched. For this we need your continued support to take this farmer-friendly government forward,' he added.
During his official visit to the district, Mr Stalin also launched 16 completed projects and laid the Foundation stone for 11 new projects to the tune of Rs 175.23 crores and distributed Rs 25.41
crore worth welfare measures to 4,524 beneficiaries.
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