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Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘DMK 2.0 is loading...': TN CM makes election pitch
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Tuesday said that the DMK would retain power in the 2026 assembly elections and spoke about his government's achievements 'despite obstructions' from the 'union government, the governor, and a financial crunch.' 'Version 2.0 is loading in 2026,'Stalin said in the Tamil Nadu assembly, referring to the assembly elections due that year. He also listed achievements of his government in past four years, including no drop outs in the middle schools, a growth rate of 9.69% in 2024-25. 'So far what has been witnessed is Dravidian model government part 1. Version 2.0 loading in 2026. We will create more records after that,' he said adding that it would be the seventh time the DMK is forming the government. 'We have been able to achieve this despite obstructions like a man who is facing a snake on top, foxes below and a moat if he jumped and a wall if he ran, by overcoming the union government on one side, governor on the other side and financial crunch on another side,' he said. 'Electronic goods exports accounted for $14.65 million and this was nearly 41.23% share in the country. Last year, the state mopped up ₹5.80 lakh crore through commercial tax,' he further said. 'This is no mean feat. A hard-earned achievement that Tamil Nadu has never seen before... All these achievements were accomplished in a situation surrounded by snakes above, foxes below, a moat if jumped, and a solid wall (obstructing the escape route),' the CM said. Despite all the hurdles posed his government overcame the obstacles to set a record, he said and added that the credit also went to his Cabinet, officers, and staff, who coordinated with him. While making announcements regarding the home department, Stalin announced that September 6 would be celebrated as the 'Police Day'. 'If criminal activities occur here, immediate action is taken and the accused are arrested. We are even ready to rectify our mistakes if there are any. I am replying to those who say law and order is not good with malicious intentions for political gains, this is not Manipur, this is not Kashmir. Here, there are no deaths like the UP Kumbh Mela. This is Tamil Nadu, don't forget that,' he said. In response, AIADMK general secretary and Leader of Opposition Edappadi Palaniswami (EPS) said that his party led NDA coalition will form the government in 2026. 'Only DMK's failure 2.0 will load in 2026,' EPS said. Stalin also announced in the assembly that the word 'colony' will be removed from government records and official usage. Colony in local parlance in the hinterlands refers to the residential areas of Dalits. The chief minister said that since the word has become symbolic to caste-based oppression and untouchability, it will be removed from government offices. With PTI inputs
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Dalit settlements no longer colonies: Stalin
Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin on Tuesday announced that the word 'colony' will be removed from all govt records and public usage. He described it as a symbol of discrimination against the indigenous people of the land and a term now associated with untouchability. Colonies refer to segregated residential areas in villages inhabited by dalits. The announcement came during Stalin's speech during the debate on demand for grants for the home department in the assembly. He said the govt decided to act because the word was now being used in a derogatory sense. Stalin further stated that Sept 6 will be observed as 'Police Day' in Tamil Nadu. Responding to opposition criticism of the law-and-order situation in the state, Stalin issued a sharp rebuttal. "This is not Manipur, this is not Kashmir. There are no deaths like the UP Kumbh Mela. This is Tamil Nadu. Don't forget that," he said. Stalin said Tamil Nadu's overall growth was rooted in its peaceful atmosphere, crediting the police force for maintaining law and order. He said while ministers and officials contribute to progress, the state's development is built on the foundation of peace. "A peaceful state supports industrial growth, education, empowerment of women and youth, sports, and increased production," Stalin said, commending the police for helping the state avoid major riots, violence, and unrest. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo He urged the police force not only to reduce crime but also to work towards preventing it. "Preventing crime is not the responsibility of the police alone. It requires the cooperation of the public," he said. Calling on citizens to respect the law and practise self-discipline, Stalin said the public must avoid negligence and take active steps to prevent crime. He reminded police officers to treat people with respect and avoid letting personal biases affect their conduct. "Police and public must function as partners to maintain peace," he said. Stalin went on to list several achievements of his govt, including the elimination of dropouts in middle schools and a 9.69% growth rate projected for 2024–25. Comparing govt's challenges to a person trapped from all sides, the chief minister said, "Like a man with a snake above, foxes below, a moat if he jumps, and a wall if he runs, the state govt has achieved progress by overcoming Union govt on one side, governor on another and financial crunch on another side. "This is not the achievement of one person named Stalin. This is the result of the efforts of my cabinet and officials," he said. "This is not a party's govt. It is a govt based on a philosophy." He ended his speech by saying, "Whatever achievement was witnessed so far is only Part-I of the Dravidian model govt. Version 2.0 is loading for 2026. We will create more records then," he said.
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Dravidian model govt Version 2.0 in 2026, says MK Stalin in pitch for state polls
Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Tuesday said that he is confident of his Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government to retain power in next year's assembly elections in the state adding that the 2026 polls will see part two of the DMK's Dravidian model. 'Version 2.0 is loading in 2026,' Stalin said after presenting the demand for grants of his home department portfolio. Stalin also listed achievements of the 4-year-old DMK government including no dropouts in the middle schools, a growth rate of 9.69% in 2024-25. 'So far, what has been witnessed is Dravidian model government part 1. Version 2.0 loading in 2026. We will create more records after that,' Stalin said adding that it would be the seventh time the DMK is forming the government. Also Read:Senthil, Ponmudy resign from Tamil Nadu cabinet in rejig While making announcements regarding the home department, Stalin announced that September 6 will be celebrated as 'Police Day'. 'If criminal activities occur here, immediate action is taken and the accused are arrested,' Stalin said. 'We are even ready to rectify our mistakes if there are any. I am replying to those who say law and order is not good with malicious intentions for political gains, this is not Manipur, this is not Kashmir. Here, there are no deaths like the UP Kumbh Mela. This is Tamil Nadu, don't forget that,' he said. In response to Stalin, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) general secretary and leader of opposition (LoP) Edappadi Palaniswami (EPS) said that his party led NDA coalition will form the government in 2026. 'Only DMK's failure 2.0 will load in 2026,' EPS said.
