Overview
- Chief Minister M.K. Stalin demanded guarantees from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on NEET exemption, non-imposition of Hindi, and protection of Tamil Nadu's parliamentary representation in the upcoming delimitation process.
- Stalin criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks on states seeking funds, reminding him of his past statements as Gujarat CM advocating for state rights and autonomy.
- The Tamil Nadu government has formed a high-level autonomy committee led by Justice Kurian Joseph to strengthen state rights and federalism, aiming to counter central overreach.
- Stalin inaugurated over 6,700 completed projects and laid foundations for over 7,300 new initiatives in Ponneri, reinforcing his administration's developmental agenda ahead of the 2026 elections.
- He dismissed BJP's alliance with AIADMK as a betrayal of Tamil Nadu's interests and asserted that the state's self-respect and autonomy would prevent Delhi's dominance.