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Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Alleges BJP Govt's Apathy Towards Fishermen
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister MK Stalin said the central government led by PM Modi isn't helping Tamil Nadu's fishermen.
He listed things his state government has done for fishermen and promised more.
He also wants an island back from Sri Lanka and money to improve a harbor.
MK Stalin accused the Union BJP government of ignoring Tamil Nadu's demands
He criticized PM Modi's visit to Rameswaram without meeting local fishermen
Stalin listed schemes launched by the DMK government for the fishing community
He demanded retrieval of Katchatheevu from Sri Lanka and development funds for Colachel harbor
Stalin promised more schemes for fishermen under the DMK's Dravidian Model 2.0
- Who
- MK Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
- What
- Accused BJP government of ignoring Tamil Nadu's demands, listed schemes for fishermen, demanded Katchatheevu retrieval and funds for Colachel harbor
- Where
- Chennai and Colachel, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu
- When
- On 'World Fisheries Day', February 4, 2023
- Why
- To highlight the state government's efforts and demands for the fishing community
DMK Government's Stance
BJP Government's Stance
Fishermen's Welfare
DMK Government's Stance
DMK lists schemes and demands for fishermen
BJP Government's Stance
BJP accused of ignoring Tamil Nadu's demands
Key facts
- Demands
- Retrieval of Katchatheevu, Rs 350 crore for Colachel harbor development
- Schemes Launched
- Increased relief during fishing ban, diesel subsidy, financial assistance, harbor and fish landing center construction
- Previous Event
- 2023 conference at Mandapam, Ramanathapuram district
Quotes
M K Stalin
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and President of DMK
“I have already covered 100 Assembly constituencies through my ‘Udanpirape Vaa’ programme, in which I have been holding one-to-one interactions with my party’s grassroots leaders, spending about one and a half hours with each of them, since June.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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