Chennai, May 26 (BPNS)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin said that the state is a model for inclusive growth and that it was the Dravidian model. He was speaking at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here on Thursday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Stalin said, “ Our state is a pioneer not only in economic and other related factors but also in social justice, equality and women empowerment and this is the Dravidian model of governance”.
Chief Minister also called upon the central government not to impose Hindi on the state and said,” Don’t impose Hindi on us. Consider Tamil equivalent to Hindi.”
He said that Tamil is an ancient language and that it is a modern language as well. The Chief Minister also listed a set of key demands on behalf of the state including exemption from NEET and releasing pending GST dues. He also demanded Tamil be the official language in High court and government offices.
Stalin also requested to allot more projects and funds to the state of Tamil Nadu in the true spirit of the state and Union of India relationship.
