‘Fake spirituality’ of BJP will not work in Tamil Nadu, says Chief Minister M.K. Stalin

Chief Minister M.Ok. Stalin on Thursday stated the “pretend spirituality” propagated by the Bharatiya Janata Occasion (BJP) in Tamil Nadu wouldn’t work, for the reason that State is the land of social reformer Periyar E.V. Ramasamy and Dravidian stalwarts and former Chief Ministers C.N. Annadurai and M. Karunanidhi. He asserted that Tamil Nadu was a spot the place individuals revered all religions.

Talking at a operate held to distribute authorities welfare help and launch different initiatives within the Yelagiri foothills, he stated the DMK had been highlighting the dip in nationwide financial development, which straight affected employment technology, particularly amongst educated youth.

“We (DMK) are involved about individuals’s welfare by way of job creation and financial development. In distinction, the BJP and its allies in Tamil Nadu are extra involved about faith. For political mileage, the BJP is misusing God’s title within the State,” he alleged.

Mr. Stalin stated round 3,000 temples had been consecrated and ₹86 crore allotted for the restoration of church buildings and mosques within the State for the reason that DMK assumed energy in Might 2021. “The BJP performs movies in opposition to Dravidian leaders corresponding to Periyar and Annadurai — as seen in the course of the Muruga Bhaktargal (devotees) convention in Madurai — however the AIADMK watches silently, with folded arms. Right now, they (AIADMK) have pledged their get together with the BJP. Tomorrow, they could even pledge the individuals of Tamil Nadu with the BJP. We is not going to let that occur,” he stated.

Highlighting the explanations for Tamil Nadu’s sustained development, Mr. Stalin stated improvement in all districts — not simply Chennai and its environment — remained key to the State’s total progress. He added that common subject inspections assist him perceive floor realities higher. “The big crowds that collect to greet me throughout such visits reinforce my perception that the DMK is not going to solely win the 2026 Meeting election but in addition all future polls,” he stated.

On the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme, Mr. Stalin assured these omitted in the course of the preliminary section of enrolment {that a} census was being carried out to establish eligible beneficiaries. New beneficiaries shall be introduced in August or September, he stated.

Ministers Duraimurugan, E.V. Velu, and R. Gandhi; MPs D.M. Kathir Anand (Vellore) and C.N. Annadurai (Tiruvannamalai); Tirupattur Collector Ok. Sivasoundaravalli have been amongst these current.