PM Modi in Tamil Nadu Highlights: Stalin mocks 'double-engine' model as 'dummy engine'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he met respected priests from the Sowmyanarayana Perumal Temple and thanked them for their blessings.

AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Friday claimed that more than five lakh people attended the rally in Chengalpattu, saying it had turned into a “regional conference.” Addressing the gathering, Dhinakaran asserted that the scale of participation reflected strong public support and expressed confidence that the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam would form the government.

Kerala Education Minister V Shivankutty criticised the exclusion of the Thiruvananthapuram Mayor from the reception for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, calling it an insult to the city and a violation of federal propriety, and accused the BJP of failing to honour election promises.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, dismissing the much-touted “double-engine” governance model as a “dummy engine” that, he said, would never run in Tamil Nadu.

In a strongly worded statement, Stalin said Tamil Nadu has achieved historic growth despite what he described as obstacles created by the BJP-led Centre. Drawing comparisons, he argued that states ruled by non-BJP governments—Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, Karnataka and West Bengal—are “soaring high in development,” unlike BJP-ruled states such as Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar.

Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech, AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Satyan on Thursday said the Prime Minister had strongly targeted the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam over what he described as crime, mafia and corruption, while also launching a sharp attack on dynasty politics.

Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kerala, CPI leader Binoy Viswam on Thursday said the Prime Minister’s visit was routine and failed to address the concerns of the state. Speaking in Thiruvananthapuram, Viswam said he had raised several issues in an open letter to the Prime Minister, but claimed Kerala was left disappointed. He alleged that the Modi government was more focused on political “drama” than on addressing real issues faced by the people of the state.

The Tamil Nadu assembly on Friday adopted a resolution urging the Centre to continue with the MGNREGA to protect the livelihoods of the rural population in the state.
 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Tamil Nadu has played a vital role in enriching India’s civilisation, citing its Sangam-era literature, scientific traditions, temples and technological contributions. Addressing a public gathering in Chengalpattu, Modi said Tamil Nadu has always been a source of national pride and will have a major role to play as India moves towards becoming a developed country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Tamil Nadu has played a historic role in enriching India’s civilisation, citing its Sangam-era literature, scientific traditions, temples and technological contributions. Addressing a public gathering, Modi said Tamil Nadu has always enhanced India’s pride and will play a crucial role as the country moves towards the goal of becoming a developed nation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government at the Centre has done extensive work for Tamil Nadu over the last 11 years. Addressing a public rally, Modi alleged that when the United Progressive Alliance was in power, the state received minimal funds from the Centre.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday alleged that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam had broken the trust of the people despite being given a full majority twice in Tamil Nadu. Addressing a public rally, Modi said the DMK made “heaps of promises” but delivered no development, claiming that people were now referring to it as a “CMC government,” which he said stood for “Corruption, Mafia and Crime.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the DMK government while addressing a public gathering in Tamil Nadu, alleging that it has “nothing to do with democracy or accountability.” The Prime Minister said the state government functions only for the benefit of one family.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "This vast sea of people is sending a very strong message across all of Tamil Nadu, across the entire country. The message is that Tamil Nadu is now ready for change..."

Addressing a public rally in Madurantakam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said 2026 marked his first visit to Tamil Nadu this year, noting that the state was still celebrating the spirit of the Pongal festival. He also recalled the recent birth anniversary of Tamil Nadu’s development icon and Bharat Ratna awardee MG Ramachandran, paying tribute to him from the stage. The Prime Minister said he bowed at the feet of the late leader and conveyed his best wishes for the welfare of the people and the prosperity of Tamil Nadu.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary, observed as Parakram Diwas, while addressing a gathering in Tamil Nadu. The Prime Minister said several brave freedom fighters from Tamil Nadu had fought alongside Netaji in the struggle for independence, adding that valour and patriotism are deeply ingrained in the hearts of the people of the state. He said he paid his respects to Netaji from the “sacred land” of Tamil Nadu.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed a public rally in Madurantakam, Tamil Nadu, greeting the gathering with a traditional “Vanakkam.” The Prime Minister’s address marked a key stop in his outreach in the poll-bound state, as he sought to connect with local sentiments while outlining the BJP-led NDA’s vision for development.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he had a “wonderful meeting” with Sabu M Jacob in Thiruvananthapuram, and formally welcomed Twenty20 into the National Democratic Alliance. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to transparent and people-centric governance, signalling a strengthening of the NDA’s outreach in Kerala ahead of upcoming political battles.

During his visit to Kerala on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met seers associated with the Sivagiri Mutt in Varkala.

"Met Swamis associated with the Sree Narayana Dharma Sanghom Trust, Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala. Their dedicated work in the fields of social service, education, spirituality and community welfare has made a lasting contribution to our social fabric. Rooted in the timeless ideals of Sree Narayana Guru, their efforts continue to promote equality, harmony and dignity across society," he said in a post on X.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday moved a special resolution in the state Assembly against the newly enacted Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB—G RAM G) rural employment guarantee scheme. The state government, through the resolution, demanded that the Centre restore the previous funding structure of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA).

Presenting the resolution, CM Stalin said, "Respecting the principles of federalism, the state government should be allowed to formulate the method for distributing the allocation to the states based on the demand for work. The increase in the state government's financial contribution to 40 percent in this new scheme significantly increases the financial burden on the state government. Therefore, the financial contribution for the new scheme should be revised to be similar to the financial contribution for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme."

The resolution was moved hours ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Tamil Nadu scheduled for Friday.