‘Call Narendra Modi ‘28 paisa PM..’,’ Udhayanidhi Stalin slams BJP-led Centre, stirs another controversy

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Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday hit out at the BJP-led Centre over fund allocation and alleged that it paid only 28 paise to the state for every rupee the state paid as tax, while the BJP-ruled states get more money..

During speeches at distinct gatherings in Ramanathapuram and Theni, Udhayanidhi Stalin, the son of Chief Minister MK Stalin, took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating, Now, onwards, we should call the Prime Minister '28 paisa PM'.".

He accused the Centre of showing bias against Tamil Nadu by not adequately allocating funds, implementing developmental projects, and banning NEET in the state..

Similarly, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin had previously remarked that it would have been preferable if the Prime Minister had visited the state during times of flooding..

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