Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday hit out at Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over her latest remarks on monetary support to flood-affected households within the state. He accused her of insulting the individuals and stated the BJP’s defeat was sure within the upcoming Lok Sabha election.
Addressing election campaigns in Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari, Stalin stated the Tamil Nadu authorities will method the Supreme Court docket towards the Centre, accusing it of not giving sufficient funds to the flood-affected households within the state.
“The Finance Minister isn’t giving us any aid funds. When the state authorities is offering monetary help to the affected individuals, Nirmala Sitharaman phrases it as ‘alms’. It’s the best of the individuals. Once you insult the individuals in a democracy, then your defeat is written,” he stated.
Tamil Nadu, which has 39 Lok Sabha seats, will vote in a single part on April 19. Votes shall be counted on June 4.
Persevering with his tirade towards Sitharaman, Stalin stated, “Why do not you come to fulfill the individuals? They are going to have a solution for you. After that, you will not even keep in mind the phrase ‘alms’. Do they assume they’ll communicate something simply because they’ve energy?”
Stalin accused the BJP of ignoring the welfare wants of Tamil Nadu.
“Whereas one union minister calls Tamil individuals beggars, one other union minister portrays Tamils as terrorists. Why have they got a lot anger and hatred in direction of Tamil Nadu?” he questioned.
Final 12 months, Sitharaman said the Centre had released Rs 900 crore in two instalments for flood aid to Tamil Nadu.