Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-2026: Key Highlights and Political Reactions
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly’s Budget session commenced today (March 4, 2025). On the first day, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu presented the state’s financial statement (Budget) for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This budget outlines the state’s development plans, welfare schemes, economic policies, and revenue-expenditure allocations.
Key Announcements in the Budget
- Increased Funding for Government Welfare Schemes – Special focus on women’s welfare programs, education, healthcare, and labor welfare initiatives.
- New Infrastructure Development Projects – Major urban development projects have been announced to enhance basic amenities in key cities.
- Largest Allocation for Agriculture and Farmers – Irrigation schemes, lake restoration projects, and farm loan waivers have been introduced.
- Expansion of Education Sector – New government schools and universities will be established, and free education initiatives will be further strengthened.
- Industrial Growth and Entrepreneurship – Several incentives for new industries and entrepreneurs in Tamil Nadu have been proposed.
Live Telecast Across 936 Locations
The Tamil Nadu government ensured that this year’s budget presentation was live-streamed across 936 locations, including government offices, educational institutions, municipal corporations, and district headquarters.
BJP Leader Annamalai’s Criticism
During the live telecast at some locations, empty chairs were seen in the audience, and these images went viral on social media. Reacting to this, Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai strongly criticized the DMK government’s budget.
In his social media post, he stated:
“A budget released by the DMK every year, filled with empty promises, nothing but thousands of crores of corruption, and failing to fulfill election promises—there is no surprise that it is as empty as these chairs.”
Opposition Parties’ Reactions
- AIADMK – “This budget ignores people’s fundamental needs. More funds are allocated for government advertisements than real welfare schemes.”
- Naam Tamilar Katchi – “This budget fails to improve Tamil Nadu’s core economy. The funds for farmers are insufficient.”
- BJP – “The DMK government has failed to implement its election promises. This budget is just a publicity stunt.”
Public Reactions
On social media, people have shared mixed opinions on the budget. While some appreciate the government’s initiatives, others feel that the announcements are mere election promises rather than concrete action plans.
Conclusion
The Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-2026 emphasizes welfare schemes, public assistance programs, and state development initiatives. However, opposition parties have dismissed it as a pre-election budget with unrealistic promises. The true impact of this budget will depend on how effectively the government implements these announcements in the coming months.
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