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DMK Rejects ED Raids and Opposition Criticism, Defends NITI Aayog Participation

Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin asserts the party's legal resilience, state rights focus, and welfare governance following central agency actions.

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin during the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting on 'Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047', at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI Photo)
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Overview

  • Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin declared the DMK unafraid of Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids or Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pledging to address all cases legally.
  • Udhayanidhi emphasized the DMK's commitment to state rights and autonomy, rejecting claims of political intimidation by the BJP-led central government.
  • Chief Minister M.K. Stalin attended the NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi to secure financial allocations for Tamil Nadu, countering opposition allegations of opportunism.
  • The DMK highlighted its ideological grounding in the legacy of Periyar and Karunanidhi, reinforcing its self-respect narrative against external pressures.
  • At a Pudukkottai event, Udhayanidhi distributed welfare aid worth ₹40.54 crore to over 1,100 beneficiaries, showcasing the party's governance focus ahead of the 2026 elections.