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Stalin slams Centre for ‘political bias’, raises questions on federalism and culture

IANS | October 18, 2025 03:51 PM

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Union government, accusing it of political discrimination and undermining the federal spirit of governance.

His remarks came a day after State Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, during Assembly discussions on the first supplementary demands for grants, alleged that the Centre had persistently shown “political bias” against Tamil Nadu by withholding funds meant for education, welfare, and infrastructure projects.

Taking to X, the Chief Minister said that not just Thennarasu but “people across the country” were questioning the Union government’s conduct. “I am raising some of those questions, ” Stalin wrote, proceeding to pose a series of pointed queries aimed at the BJP.

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