Overview

• Stalin issued the remarks on June 14 after home minister Amit Shah questioned state funding allocations.
• The chief minister pointed out that Tamil Nadu tops contributions to PMAY, PMMSY and the Jaljeevan mission.
• The dispute reflects intensifying strains between the DMK-led state government and the BJP-led central administration over fiscal transfers.
• Tamil Nadu has also raised alarms about potential seat losses in the 2027-based delimitation exercise.
• Controversies over NEET admissions and Hindi language directives have added to the broader centre-state conflict ahead of upcoming elections.