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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a veiled dig at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, saying that some people have the “habit of crying”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Image/X
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a veiled dig at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, saying that some people have the “habit of crying”, as he highlighted that central funding to Tamil Nadu has tripled since 2014 compared to earlier years.
The remarks came as PM Modi addressed a public gathering after inaugurating the New Pamban Bridge in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. He also laid the foundation stone of other road infrastructure projects in the state.
“Tamil Nadu plays a significant role in the journey toward Viksit Bharat. I believe the country’s overall development will improve as Tamil Nadu’s potential is realised,” said PM Modi.
“The infrastructure of Tamil Nadu is a top priority for the government. In the past decade, the state’s rail budget has increased more than sevenfold. Despite this significant growth, some people continue to complain without justification,” PM Modi remarked.
#WATCH | Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu: PM Narendra Modi says “The infrastructure of Tamil Nadu is a top priority for the government. In the past decade, the state’s rail budget has increased more than sevenfold. Despite this significant growth, some people continue to complain without… pic.twitter.com/Aefjj8bj6b— ANI (@ANI) April 6, 2025
PM Modi said that prior to 2014, Tamil Nadu received an annual allocation of just Rs 900 crore, but this year, the state’s rail budget has surpassed Rs 6,000 crore. He also noted that the central government is modernising 77 railway stations across Tamil Nadu, including the one in Rameswaram.
It came after DMK accused the Centre of “not releasing sufficient funds to the state despite the government’s prudent management of its finances”.
PM Modi Launches New Pamban Bridge
On his arrival to Rameshwaram from Sri Lanka on Sunday, PM Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge- the country’s first vertical-lift sea bridge- in Tamil Nadu. He also flagged off Rameswaram-Tambaram (Chennai) new train service.
“The new train service will improve connectivity from Rameswaram to Chennai and other parts of the country. This will benefit both trade and tourism in Tamil Nadu. New jobs and opportunities will also be created for the youth,” the Prime Minister said.
The Ministry of Railways highlights the newly constructed 2.07-kilometre bridge over the Palk Strait in Tamil Nadu as a symbol of India’s advanced engineering and forward-thinking infrastructure planning.
Situated in Ramanathapuram district, the bridge links Rameswaram Island to Mandapam on the mainland. Developed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a Navratna PSU under the Ministry, the project cost exceeds ₹700 crore.
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Tamil Nadu, India, India
