Dravidian Model Outshines 'Double Engine' Growth: Udhayanidhi Stalin's Retort

In a sharp critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'double engine government' narrative, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin asserted that the state's 'Dravidian model single engine' government has achieved a commendable economic growth rate of 11.19 percent.

Addressing DMK's youth wing rally, Stalin contrasted this performance with the under-6 percent growth rates of double engine governments in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. He further lashed out at AIADMK's general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, accusing the party of being subservient to the BJP.

He emphasized Tamil Nadu's independence from central influence and criticized opportunistic political behaviors, likening it to temporary election shops that vanish post-polls. Udhayanidhi's remarks underscore a growing sentiment of regional pride and a call for self-reliance away from Delhi's dominance.