‘Saffron lies are better than blatant lies’: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin attacks BJP-led Center ahead of polls

New Delhi: tamil nadu chief minister Stalin On Saturday, he took aim at the BJP-led Center, accusing it of spreading “saffron lies” that went beyond “blatant lies”.Addressing a rally in Tirupattur, Stalin said: “Tamil Nadu occupies an important position in all rankings of the Union government… After learning all this, Union Minister Piyush Goyal roared that the state’s development was going backwards day by day. We hear about “green lies” (blatant lies). It is a ‘saffron lie’ that goes beyond that. “Stalin asked the Prime Minister why Narendra Modi Other central leaders did not visit the Quizadi excavation site, despite campaigning nearby. “Why does Tamil historical pride taste bitter to you?” he asked.He also claimed that voting for any party outside the DMK-led alliance would effectively benefit the alliance. bjp. accuse Artificial Intelligence ADMK Stalin said, “Even if the AIADMK wins, only a BJP government will be formed here.”Highlighting the economic performance of Tamil Nadu, Stalin said the state ranks first in industrial production and textile exports and second in GDP and per capita income.He outlined key welfare promises under the “Dravidian Model 2.0”, including the “Illatharasi” scheme, which would provide vouchers worth Rs 8,000 to women to buy home appliances. He also announced that the monthly ‘Magalir Urimai Thogai’ fee will be doubled to Rs 2,000.“Just as leader Kalaignal delivered color TV sets and gas stoves as promised, so too will his son fulfill the Ilatalasi plan,” he said. The government aims to provide laptops to 3.5 million college students by 2030 and increase paddy procurement price to Rs 3,500 per quintal, he added.Citing events in Uttar Pradesh and Manipur, Stalin urged voters to choose between a “progressive Tamil Nadu” and what he called “jungle rule” in the BJP-ruled state, the Press Trust of India reported.He campaigned for alliance candidates in Tirupattur and nearby constituencies and had earlier reiterated his commitment to state autonomy in Pudukottai, asserting that no financial pressure would force Tamil Nadu to abandon its two-language policy.