Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin Attends NITI Aayog Meeting in New Delhi
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has arrived in New Delhi to attend the 10th Governing Council meeting of the NITI Aayog, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting aims to discuss crucial national policies and development strategies, with a focus on Tamil Nadu's financial requirements. CM Stalin's participation highlights the state's commitment to engaging in national dialogues and addressing specific concerns. He is expected to meet with key political figures, including Congress leaders, to advocate for Tamil Nadu's interests. Following the meeting, he will return to Chennai, emphasizing the importance of the discussions held.
| May 23, 2025, 18:28 IST
CM MK Stalin Arrives for NITI Aayog Meeting
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, MK Stalin, has arrived in New Delhi to participate in the 10th Governing Council meeting of the NITI Aayog scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2025. This meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to discuss national policies and development strategies. Accompanying the Chief Minister are his secretaries Muruganandham and Shanmugam, personal assistant Dinesh Kumar, and two security personnel. The delegation also includes Tamil Nadu's Public Works Minister E.V. Velu, Additional Chief Secretary M. Ram Sharma, and MPs Dayanidhi Maran, Jagatrakshakan, and Kalanidhi Veerasamy.
Discussion on Financial Needs
Reports indicate that Congress President Sonia Gandhi and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi have met with CM MK Stalin. It is expected that he may also meet with Prime Minister Modi to discuss Tamil Nadu's financial requirements. The NITI Aayog meeting will bring together Chief Ministers from all states and Lieutenant Governors from Union Territories to deliberate on national issues and cooperative governance strategies. The agenda is anticipated to focus on economic growth, federal cooperation, and the implementation of central government schemes at the state level.
Commitment to National Policy Dialogues
CM Stalin's participation underscores Tamil Nadu's commitment to actively engage in national policy dialogues and address state-specific concerns within the broader national framework. Following the meeting, CM Stalin is scheduled to return to Chennai on Saturday night. Earlier, on Wednesday, he criticized opposition leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami for questioning his visit to Delhi for the NITI Aayog meeting, emphasizing that he is there to advocate for Tamil Nadu's rightful financial claims.