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United News of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Not even Amit Shah, no Shah can rule here, TN always out of Delhi control : Stalin
Chennai, June 1 (UNI) Upping his ante against the BJP-led Government at the Centre, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin on Sunday reiterated his assertion that not even Amit Shah (Union Home Minister), no Shah can rule here and Tamil Nadu is always out of Delhi's control. In his marathon address at the DMK General Council meeting in Madurai, he said the same time next year, the ruling DMK has retained power and formed the government for the seventh time, should be the headlines. Taking a dig at the AIADMK, he said no 'comical alliance' were not able able to defeat the DMK over the past elections. And they could never win hereafter. It is was not a routine GC has been convened to devise the strategy to install DMK in power for a record seventh time. "The headlines next year during the same day must be the DMK formed the government for seventh time. The DMK-front has secured a historic victory and the Dravidian Model governance is continuing for a second successive term", he added. Exhorting the DMK cadres to work hard to ensure party's victory in the crucial 2026 Assembly polls by strengthening micro-management system at booth levels and taking the welfare measures of the DMK's Dravidian Model Governance to the people, Mr Stalin appealed to them to work in close coordination with the alliance parties. "Even if there are some differences, you should forget them and work in close then our Victory march will continue", he added. Stating that Leader of the Opposition and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami had dreamt of creating a wedge in the DMK-led front and floated several theories, Mr Stalin said by announcing severing of its ties with the BJP he had thought that the DMK alliance will break. But their acting and the idea did not fructify. That's why Mr Palaniswami went to Delhi, switched several cars and surrendered before Mr Amit Shah again,resulting in revival of ties. "When Mr Amit Shah announced the revival of alliance with AIADMK in Chennai, Mr Palaniswami remained a mute an he did not prostrate", Mr Stalin said, coming down heavily both on the BJP and the AIADMK. Pointing out that only the party which heads the Front (AIADMK IN TN) in a State will announce the alliance, the Chief Minister said on the contrary it was announced by Mr Amit Shah. "This shows that the AIADMK has come under the complete control of the BJP. The next step of Mr Palaniswami is to take the entire state of TN to the control of BJP. That's why Mr Amit Shah is making repeated visits to the State', he said. Strong reiterating his earlier comment, Mr Stalin said 'Even if any Shah comes, they cannot rule Tamil Nadu is always Delhi's out of control". He also told the DMK cadres to take this message to the people, inform them what will happen to the State if the AIADMK-BJP alliance formed the government in the State. They will create communal clashes, instigate caste tensions, divide the people in all forms, will not allow our students to pursue their education, will drown us with regressive policies, scuttle industrial growth, impose Hindi and destroy the TN's identity". In a veiled attack on actor-politician Vijay's TVK, Mr Stalin said some new people are coming to cheat the people by stating that they are the alternative. "We should give them a fitting reply (in the elections) to them also", he added. Directing the Party functionaries to intensify the membership enrollment drive for the elections during the next two months as decided in the form a Special resolution adopted at the GC meet earlier in the day, he said from the first week of this month he would be meeting the DMK functionaries constituency-wise at the Party headquarters 'Anna Arivalayam' for an one-to-one interaction, while stating that he would also be personally monitoring the membership enrollment drive. UNI GV
NDTV
3 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Classical Language Day, No Cap On Jewel Loans: Resolutions Passed At DMK Meet
Chennai: At a high-profile General Council meeting held in Madurai, the DMK passed a series of significant resolutions reaffirming its ideological commitments, praising the government's performance, and issuing sharp criticisms of the BJP-led Central government. The meeting took place on Saturday. One notable resolution passed is to celebrate June 3 -- the birth anniversary of late party patriarch and five-time Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi -- as Classical Language Day across India. The party said the move would honour Kalaignar's pivotal role in securing classical status for Tamil. The meeting also heaped praise on DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin for his successive electoral victories, describing him as a "continuous victory hero with the overwhelming support of the people." The council lauded the "Dravidian Model" of governance for its pioneering work in uplifting women and marginalised communities, including farmers, weavers, and fishermen. The DMK reiterated its commitment to disseminate the achievements of its government to every household and passed a resolution supporting Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, calling him the "future hope of Tamil Nadu." In a political tone, the council passed resolutions condemning the BJP-led Union government on several counts. These included criticism for not lifting restrictions on jewel loans, delaying the release of educational and development funds, failing to allocate adequate resources for Tamil Nadu's railway projects, and allegedly politicising the Keeladi archaeological site. A specific resolution urged the Reserve Bank of India to immediately remove the cap on jewel loans, calling it a burden on the poor and working-class families. Another resolution condemned what the party described as the imposition of Hindi, urging the Centre to stop "tampering with the linguistic sentiments of Tamils." The party also expressed appreciation for the state government's consistent efforts to honour leaders who have brought pride to the Tamil identity and reiterated its mission to uphold social justice, federalism, and linguistic equality. The Madurai meeting marks a critical moment ahead of the next political season, with the DMK positioning itself as both a regional powerhouse and a national voice for federal rights and cultural identity.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
DMK meet at Madurai passes key resolutions, calls for national recognition of Karunanidhi‘s legacy
Chennai: At a high-profile General Council meeting held in Madurai, the DMK passed a series of significant resolutions reaffirming its ideological commitments, praising the government's performance, and issuing sharp criticisms of the BJP-led Central government. The meeting took place on Saturday. One notable resolution passed is to celebrate June 3 -- the birth anniversary of late party patriarch and five-time Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi -- as Classical Language Day across India. The party said the move would honour Kalaignar's pivotal role in securing classical status for Tamil. The meeting also heaped praise on DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for his successive electoral victories, describing him as a 'continuous victory hero with the overwhelming support of the people.' The council lauded the 'Dravidian Model' of governance for its pioneering work in uplifting women and marginalised communities, including farmers, weavers, and fishermen. The DMK reiterated its commitment to disseminate the achievements of its government to every household and passed a resolution supporting Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, calling him the 'future hope of Tamil Nadu.' In a political tone, the council passed resolutions condemning the BJP-led Union government on several counts. These included criticism for not lifting restrictions on jewel loans, delaying the release of educational and development funds, failing to allocate adequate resources for Tamil Nadu's railway projects, and allegedly politicising the Keeladi archaeological site. A specific resolution urged the Reserve Bank of India to immediately remove the cap on jewel loans, calling it a burden on the poor and working-class families. Another resolution condemned what the party described as the imposition of Hindi, urging the Centre to stop 'tampering with the linguistic sentiments of Tamils.' The party also expressed appreciation for the state government's consistent efforts to honour leaders who have brought pride to the Tamil identity and reiterated its mission to uphold social justice, federalism, and linguistic equality. The Madurai meeting marks a critical moment ahead of the next political season, with the DMK positioning itself as both a regional powerhouse and a national voice for federal rights and cultural identity.
United News of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Neither carried white flag nor saffron flag : Stalin reiterates on Delhi visit for Niti Aayog meet
Chennai, May 27 (UNI) As the war of words between the Opposition AIADMK and the ruling DMK continued over his attendance at the NITI Aayog meet in Delhi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday reiterated that he neither carried a white flag or saffron flag with him. Slamming Opposition leader and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami for his oft-repeated charge that he attended the NITI Ayog meeting waving the white flag out of fear due to the recent ED raids at TASMAC, Mr Stalin said he had neither carried the white flag or a saffron flag as the one he (EPS) has. Since Mr Palaniswami could not find fault with the DMK's Dravidian Model governance, he was harping on the same issue, he added. "I don't want to degrade myself by responding to such charges", Mr told reporters after launching various welfare measures at his Kolathur Assembly constituency in the city. On Mr Palaniswami repeatedly making such charges about his Delhi visit, the Chief Minister once against reiterated that "I did not go with a white flag or a saffron flag that he (EPS). Terming there were numerous lapses during the previous AIADMK regime like the Santhakulam father-son duo deaths in police custody, Mr Stalin said he could list out several of them but it would take time. "I don't want to degrade myself by responding to his (EPS) repeated accusations", he added. UNI GV 2023
United News of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Stalin rings traditional bell to mark listing of GCC Municipal Bonds in NSE
Chennai, May 26 (UNI) In a first aimed at redefining responsible financial governance, the Tamil Nadu government on Monday listed the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) Municipal bonds in the National Stock Exchange (NSE) with the ringing of the customary bell by Chief Minister MK Stalin. At an event held in the city, Mr Stalin rang the traditional bell to mark the listing of the bonds in NSE to the tune of Rs 200 crores for trading. The listing of bonds was a strategic step to fund storm water drain infra project, strengthen urban finance and reduce the fiscal burden, an official release said. Later in a post on X, he wrote "Tamil Nadu under the Dravidian Model continues to redefine responsible financial governance." "The listing of Greater Chennai Corporation bonds on the NSE is a strategic step to fund vital storm water drain infrastructure, strengthen urban finances and reduce the fiscal burden through transparent and innovative financial management", he said. UNI GV 1945
