In a fiery address to a massive crowd in Maduranthakam on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Parakram Diwas, honoring Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birth anniversary. He paid tribute to Tamil Nadu’s valiant freedom fighters who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Netaji in the battle for independence. ‘Courage and patriotism course through every vein in this sacred land,’ Modi declared, bowing to the revolutionary leader from this historic soil.
Turning his guns on the ruling DMK government, Modi accused them of betraying the people’s mandate twice over. ‘You gave them a clear verdict, but they shattered your trust,’ he said. Piles of promises lie unfulfilled, earning the DMK the moniker ‘CMC government’ – Corruption, Mafia, and Crime. The public, he claimed, has made up its mind to reject DMK, paving the way for BJP and NDA to form the next government.
Modi highlighted the absence of democratic values and accountability in the state’s administration. ‘This government serves one family, not the people,’ he charged. Promotions within DMK favor those tied by dynasty, corruption, mistreatment of women, or cultural disrespect. This has severe repercussions for Tamil Nadu, as the state suffers from these toxic influences.
Contrasting this, the NDA-led central government has poured nearly 3 lakh crore rupees into Tamil Nadu over the last 11 years via devolution – three times more than during the previous coalition era. Thousands of crores have directly benefited the poor. From linking small farmers and fishermen to cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to boosting food processing for global markets, NDA is driving growth.
Youth and women empowerment are central to Viksit Bharat, yet DMK has failed, allowing drug mafias to prey on students in schools and colleges. Worried mothers watch their children’s futures crumble. NDA pledges healthcare reforms, medicine manufacturing, and jobs to counter this.
Farmers now have bank accounts and PM-KISAN benefits, with Tamil Nadu receiving over 12,700 crore rupees. Unlike DMK’s era of liquor and drug lords, NDA honors traditions like Jallikattu, legally enabling its celebration. The alliance stands firmly with Tamil Nadu’s people.
