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India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
AIADMK rule was like weed, caused rise in farmers suicide in state: MK Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday accused the previous AIADMK government of betraying farmers and failing to address agrarian distress, claiming that farmer suicides were high during its at a farmers' conference in Erode district, Stalin launched a scathing attack on AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami and likened the party to invasive weed that damages plantation AIADMK government was like weed and betrayed farmers. Remember how much you had to protest for everything which has changed now,' said Stalin, addressing the gathering of farmers. He said that the state had witnessed a rise in farmer suicides under the previous regime, and accused the AIADMK of failing to support farmers during critical moments, including their protests against the contentious farm laws introduced by the BJP-led central government.'When farmers were protesting in heat amongst severe weather conditions against the three farm laws, they spoke in favour of them without any shame and that is why we defeated them,' he on farmers to support the ruling DMK, Stalin said his government had delivered pro-farmer schemes and promised further benefits if re-elected under what he described as the 'Dravidian Model 2.0'. He also took a jibe at his political opponents for allegedly staging false displays of solidarity with farmers. 'We are not those who put a thundu (towel) and act fake as fake farmers,' he IN THIS STORY#Tamil Nadu
United News of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
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. UNI GV
New Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Tiruchy heart of TN, govt invested Rs 26K crore in four years, says CM Stalin
TIRUCHY: Stating that Tiruchy is the heart of Tamil Nadu, and it deserved world-class infrastructure, Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday said the DMK government has invested over Rs 26,066 crore in several development projects in Tiruchy in the last four years. Speaking after inaugurating an integrated bus and truck terminal at Panjappur, the chief minister commended Municipal Administration Minister KN Nehru and School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi for their contributions to developing the district and said they exemplified the Dravidian model of governance. Further, Stalin asserted that Dravidian Model 2.0 is poised to deliver development at 'rocket speed' and vowed continued inclusive progress for all sections of society. He took the opportunity to criticise the previous AIADMK' government, saying it failed to secure Cauvery water rights and supported the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Also, he referred to the anti-Sterlite firing in Thoothukudi, and contrasted it with the DMK government's achievements in education, infrastructure, and social welfare.
