TNCC Chief Questions Modi on Highlighting Rajendra Chola’s North India Expedition

Fast summary

• TNCC President K. Selvaperunthagai questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s focus on Tamil history, notably Rajendra chola’s expedition to North India 1,000 years ago. He suggested erecting a statue for Rajendra Chola in North India.
• As part of celebrations for former PM Rajiv Gandhi’s birth anniversary, announcements were made about essay writing and public speaking competitions, the establishment of the Rajiv Gandhi IAS Academy, and new awards honoring Congress leaders.
• Selvaperunthagai challenged claims by central government leaders regarding tax devolution to Tamil Nadu:

– PM Modi claimed ₹3 lakh crore was devolved in 10 years.
– Amit Shah cited ₹6.8 lakh crore during this time.- Minister of State L. Murugan mentioned ₹12 lakh crore had been provided.
– Selvaperunthagai stated that Congress-led UPA governments offered simpler taxation systems compared to GST today, arguing GST and surcharges have reduced Tamil nadu’s tax revenue since implementation.

• When asked about Congress’ plans post the 2026 Assembly elections in tamil Nadu, he emphasized it is too early to discuss sharing power with DMK and decisions will be made by AICC.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The statements from TNCC President K.Selvaperunthagai highlight ongoing political debates surrounding ancient representation and fiscal matters between state and central governments. His call for a statue of Rajendra Chola reflects an effort to emphasize regional pride while questioning if such acknowledgments are championed uniformly across states.

On fiscal transparency, conflicting figures shared by central leaders on funds allocated to Tamil Nadu raise concerns over accountability in public communication rather than merely ideological differences between parties or policies like GST. This could spark renewed conversations around how federal financial relations are structured under centralized taxation systems versus earlier models.

As future electoral strategies remain uncertain within opposition partnerships like Congress-DMK in the state assembly context up until 2026 elections, it is clear national parties must weigh collaborative equations alongside their independent identity goals as dynamics shape political discourse among voters.

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