The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has revealed plans for a series of meetings across Tamil Nadu from March 2 to commemorate the 71st birthday of Chief Minister M K Stalin and to promote the budget presented by the state government for the fiscal year 2024-25.In a statement released by the DMK headquarters on Tuesday, it was disclosed that meetings would be conducted in over 120 locations over three consecutive days starting from March 2. The gatherings aim to not only honor Chief Minister Stalin but also to raise awareness and garner support for the budget proposed by the DMK-led government.
Distinguished ministers including K N Nehru, I Periasamy, E V Velu, and Thangam Thennarsu, along with senior party members such as K Ponmudy, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, and A Raja, as well as propaganda secretary Tiruchy Siva and former union minister Dayanidhi Maran, are scheduled to address these gatherings. Additionally, DMK general secretary Duraimurugan is slated to speak at the meeting in Chengalpet town on March 4.
The decision to hold these meetings across municipalities and corporations throughout the state was made following directives from the party’s high command. The initiative stems from a decision taken during a virtual meeting chaired by Chief Minister Stalin on February 23, which was attended by district secretaries and constituency in-charges.