Chidambaram Defends TN Economy, Refutes Praveen Chakravarti's Debt Comparison With UP

In this report, India Today's Pramod Madhav details the internal friction within the INDIA bloc in Tamil Nadu. Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has come to the defense of the DMK government, refuting claims made by Congress Data Analytics Chairman Praveen Chakravarti regarding the state's rising debt. While Chakravarti compared Tamil Nadu's debt unfavorably to Uttar Pradesh, Chidambaram argued that 'total annual debt increase is normal' for developing economies and should be measured against GSDP. The report highlights the political sensitivity as the DMK and Congress navigate their alliance dynamics ahead of the 2026 elections.