Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the DMK government, declaring that the “countdown to the end of the DMK regime has begun” and asserting that Tamil Nadu is ready for a political change.
Addressing a massive NDA rally at Madurantakam, Modi began his speech with the chant of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”, setting the tone for a combative address aimed at the ruling party in the State.
Claiming that the NDA’s objective was to “help the people of Tamil Nadu get rid of the DMK government”, the Prime Minister alleged that the DMK had failed despite being given two opportunities to govern the State.
“The DMK government today stands for CMC – Corruption, Mafia and Crime. There is no democracy and no trust under the DMK-led government,” he charged.
Modi accused the DMK of misgovernance and said the people of Tamil Nadu were looking for an alternative that would ensure development, transparency and respect for Tamil culture. “Tamil Nadu is ready for change,” he said, drawing loud cheers from the crowd.
Highlighting the Centre’s contribution to the State, Modi said that over the last 11 years, the Union government had provided nearly ₹3 lakh crore to Tamil Nadu as tax devolution alone. He also pointed to major infrastructure initiatives, including the introduction of Made-in-India Vande Bharat high-speed trains in the State.
On rail development, the Prime Minister said that Tamil Nadu had received seven times more funds for railway projects under the NDA government compared to the allocations during the UPA regime. He said these investments reflected the Centre’s commitment to modernising infrastructure and boosting economic growth in the State.
Referring to the Jallikattu issue, Modi alleged that it was the DMK–Congress alliance that was responsible for the ban on the traditional sport. “Only the NDA brought back Jallikattu, respecting the sentiments and culture of the Tamil people,” he said, accusing the DMK of being an enemy of Tamil culture.
The Prime Minister also targeted the DMK for what he described as divisive politics and repeated confrontations with the Centre. He said such politics had hindered development and eroded public trust in governance.