Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Criticizes GST Reform, Fund Withholding
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, MK Stalin, is unhappy with the GST reforms.
He says that the central government isn't giving enough credit to the states for making GST work.
He says that states are bearing half the cost.
Stalin also pointed out that the government is withholding funds for education, which is not fair, because Tamil Nadu has not accepted the government's new education policy that asks for a three-language policy.
He feels that this new policy tries to force Hindi on students and does not value the rights of the state.
MK Stalin criticized the Union Government's handling of GST reform.
Stalin stated states bear 50% of the GST burden, unacknowledged by the Union.
He countered Prime Minister Modi's statement on savings from GST reforms.
Stalin accuses the Union of denying funds to Tamil Nadu for resisting Hindi imposition.
SSA funds worth Rs 2152 crore are withheld due to Tamil Nadu's resistance to the New Education Policy.
- Who
- MK Stalin
- What
- Criticized the Union Government's handling of GST reforms and withholding of funds to Tamil Nadu
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To address the impact of GST reforms on states and the withholding of funds.
Tamil Nadu's Concerns
Union Government's Actions
GST Burden Acknowledgement
Tamil Nadu's Concerns
States' contributions to GST relief are not properly acknowledged.
Union Government's Actions
The Union Government is not acknowledging the states contribution in the GST relief.
Fund Withholding
Tamil Nadu's Concerns
Funds are withheld as punishment for not accepting the New Education Policy and Hindi imposition.
Union Government's Actions
Funds are withheld due to the state's refusal to adopt the new education policy
- Key Figure
- MK Stalin, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
- Main Topic
- GST Reform and State Funds
- GST Criticism
- Stalin says states bore 50% of GST burden, not acknowledged
- SSA Funds
- Rs 2152 crore withheld from Tamil Nadu
- Disagreement
- Tamil Nadu rejects the NEP's three-language formula
Sources
Dharmendra Pradhan Urges TN to Avoid Politics in Three-Language Policy
Govt to Add Skill-Based Learning to Class 11 & 12 Curriculum: Pradhan
How Much AI Does Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Use? What He Told NDTV
