Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March: Tamil Nadu Congress President and MLA K Selvaperunthagai on Friday praised the state budget presented by the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government in the legislative assembly, calling it a “super budget” that addresses the needs of various sections of society, including youth, the elderly, SC/ST communities, and women.
Describing the budget as “historic,” Selvaperunthagai emphasized that it covers crucial issues concerning the state’s diverse populations. “It is a historic budget. It covers all aspects concerning youth, elderly people, women, and SC/ST communities,” he told reporters.
One provision that particularly stood out to him was a 1 percent rebate on land purchases made in a woman’s name. “Especially, the announcement that any land purchased in a woman’s name will receive a 1 percent rebate… It is a super budget,” he added.
The Congress and DMK share an alliance both at the state and national levels, as part of the INDIA bloc.
Earlier on Friday, DMK MP Tiruchi Siva also expressed his approval of the budget, calling it “people-friendly” and highlighting its focus on rural communities, youth, and women. “The budget is people-friendly and focuses on rural communities, youth, and women. It emphasizes the development of the state and the welfare of the public,” Siva said.
Siva further praised Tamil Nadu’s leadership in the industrial and education sectors, noting that the budget prioritizes the development of schools and higher education. “Tamil Nadu ranks first in the industry and education sectors. The budget also places strong emphasis on school and higher education,” he added.
In his budget presentation, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu pointed out that central transfers from the Union Government, including grants-in-aid and shares in central taxes, have significantly reduced as a proportion of total revenue receipts. However, he assured that the state’s own revenues have been increasing due to the state government’s efforts.