Overview

• Chief Minister M.K. Stalin accused Governor R.N. Ravi of partisan interference and spreading falsehoods that surpass opposition tactics.
• He cited National Crime Records Bureau figures showing Uttar Pradesh topping crimes against women and noted that Tamil Nadu attracted ₹10 lakh crore in investments since 2021.
• At a Dharmapuri event, Stalin rolled out a pilot instant crop-loan scheme through Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies, enabling same-day online disbursal and issuing cheques to beneficiaries.
• He unveiled the ‘Dravidian Model 2.0’ narrative to strengthen welfare delivery and electoral positioning ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
• The ongoing standoff remains unresolved with repeated delays in bill assent and public rebukes underscoring centre–state constitutional tensions.